Born 1925 in Stockholm, Swedish actress Märta Torén began her career on the stage after studying at the Stockholm Royal Dramatic Theater’s Dramatens elevskolaand, and from 1947 she appeared in films.
Torén appeared on the cover of the June 13 issue of Life magazine in 1949. She appeared in 11 American film productions during her brief career. One of her roles was opposite Humphrey Bogart in Sirocco (1951), and she also co-starred with Dana Andrews in Assignment – Paris! (1952).
On 19 February 1957, Torén died from a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 31. She had been stricken less than 48 hours earlier after performing in a play in Stockholm.
Take a look at these vintage photos to see the beauty of Märta Torén in the 1940s and 1950s.
Beautiful Miss Marta Toren a marvelous and talented actress. We love and miss you darling, Thank you for your contribution to film history. Rest in Peace with everlasting love.
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