Alta — Dark Places Character Profile

About Alta

Younger and more attractive governess whom Andrew Marr planned to leave his wife for. Murdered by Victoria's psychotic children while attempting to seduce Andrew.

Character Facts

Played by

Jane Birkin

Appears in

Dark Places (1973)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Alta — Conflict Rival — Victoria (Jean Marsh)

  Victoria and Alta are bitter rivals competing for Andrew's affection.

• Alta — Professional Employer — Edward Foster / Andrew Marr (Robert Hardy)

  Andrew Marr employs Alta as the estate's governess.

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• Dr. Ian Mandeville (Christopher Lee)
• Sarah Mandeville (Joan Collins)
• Prescot (Herbert Lom)
• Doctor (John Levene)
• Edward Foster / Andrew Marr (Robert Hardy)
• Victoria (Jean Marsh)
• Woman on Hill (Linda Gray)
• Child on Hill (Earl Rhodes)
• Francis (Michael McVey)
• Jessica (Jennifer Thanisch)
• Asylum Gatekeeper (Barry Linehan)
• Child on Hill (Lysandre De La Haye)