Marta Linden

Marta Linden was an American actress. She was best known for appearing in Mickey Rooney's film A [Yank at Eton].

Early life

Linden was born Marta Leffler on October 24, 1903, in New York City, and she was the daughter of Swedish parents. In the 1920s, she married businessman Alfred Schmid, whose fortune disappeared in the Great [Depression in the United States|Great Depression].
After her husband lost his fortune, Linden found a job working at a candy counter. Eventually she decided that opportunity awaited in Hollywood, so the family moved there. Her acting at the Pasadena Community Playhouse developed into playing female leads. That exposure, in turn, led to interest from film executives.

Career

Film career

In 1942, Linden signed a long-term contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Films in which she appeared include The Youngest Profession, A Yank at Eton, Maisie Goes to Reno, and Stand By for Action.

Broadway

Linden's Broadway credits include The Starcross Story, The Curious Savage, Cry of the Peacock, The Men We Marry, and Present Laughter. She also acted in the touring version of Present Laughter.

Later years

In 1954, Linden appeared in the soap opera Woman with a Past on CBS-TV.

Death

On December 13, 1990, Linden died of pneumonia at Lenox [Hill Hospital] at age 87.