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Kim Novak

Biography

Kim Novak

Born 13 FEB 1933

A top box-office draw of the 1950s, Novak’s dual role in Vertigo is celebrated for its vulnerability and the meta-commentary on the "construction" of a female star.

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Filmography

1 film

Vertigo

Vertigo

1958

Cast · Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton