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Mercedes Brignone

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Mercedes Brignone
Born18 May 1885
Madrid, Spain
Died24 June 1967
Milan, Italy
OccupationActress
Years active1912–1965 (film)

Mercedes Brignone (18 May 1885 – 24 June 1967) was a Spanish-born Italian stage, film and television actress. She was the daughter of the actor Giuseppe Brignone. She often played divas, and appeared in numerous silent films for Milano Films during the 1910s.[1] In later years she played largely supporting roles. She was the older sister of film director and actor Guido Brignone and the aunt of actress Lilla Brignone.

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Moliterno p.207
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Bibliography

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  • Moliterno, Gino Historical Dictionary of Italian Cinema. Scarecrow Press, 2008.