**Camilla Horn (1903-1996)** was a German actress, a silent film icon and beyond. She became famous for her role as Gretchen in F.W. Murnau's expressionist masterpiece, *Faust* (1926), where her poignant performance made her an international star.

Her beauty and intensity earned her a contract in Hollywood, where she starred in films such as *The Tempest* (1928) and *Eternal Love* (1929) alongside John Barrymore. She returned to Germany, continuing an extended career spanning silent and sound cinema. She excelled in roles of elegant women, often tragic or tormented, with an intense and melancholic acting style that made her a beloved figure among the public. Her career spanned decades, witnessing the transformations of German cinema.