Complex sentence: Annabella (14 July 1909--18 September 1996) was a French cinema actress who appeared in 46 films between 1927 and 1952, including some Hollywood films during the late 1930s.
Split into simpler sentences: Annabella (14 July 1909--18 September 1996) was a French cinema actress who had been active in 46 films between 1927 and 1952. She also appeared in some Hollywood films during the late 1930s.