Hedda Nova

Hedda Nova (1899–1981) was a Russian-born American film actress.[1]

Hedda Nova
Nova in 1919
BornMay 15, 1899
DiedJanuary 16, 1981 (aged 81)
OccupationActress
Years active1917-1926 (film)
Spouse(s)Paul Hurst

Born in Odessa, Nova received her schooling at a Parisian convent.[2]

Nova appeared in 16 films, mostly westerns, from 1917 through 1926.[3] The Spitfire of Seville (1919) provided her first starring role.[2] In 1926, she was featured in a six-episode series of two-reel jungle films produced by Chesterfield.[4]

Nova was married to Paul Hurst, an actor, director, and screenwriter.[3]

Selected filmography

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References

  1. Goble, Alan (1999). The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter. p. 30.
  2. "At the Strand". Napa Journal. California, Napa. January 3, 1920. p. 8. Retrieved May 7, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
  3. Katchmer, George A. (2009). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. p. 281. ISBN 978-0-7864-4693-3. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  4. Rainey, Buck (2015). Serials and Series: A World Filmography, 1912-1956. McFarland. p. 129. ISBN 978-1-4766-0448-0. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
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