"I have loved to tell stories over the dinner table. The fact is I've never written one, but I have told a lot of stories."

Alla Nazimova (1879 - 1945)
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About Alla Nazimova

Alla Nazimova was a Russian-American actress, screenwriter, and producer. She began her acting career in Russia and gained fame in the United States for her work in theater and silent films. Nazimova was known for her bold and innovative approaches to acting and production, often pushing boundaries and challenging societal norms. She was a key figure in the development of modernist theater and film in the early 20th century.

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