Norma Talmadge
| Sign | Gemini |
| Born | May 26, 1894 Jersey City, NJ |
| Died | Dec 24, 1957 Las Vegas, NV |
| Age | Died at 63 |
| Final Resting PlaceHollywood Forever | |
Norma Talmadge | |
| Job | Actress, producer |
| Years active | 1909-1930 |
| Top Roles | Marguerite Gautier, Dolores, Ann Hunniwell / Mrs. 'Lafe' Regan, San San / Toy, Madame Du Barry |
| Top Genres | Drama, Romance, Silent Films, Comedy, Historical, Short Films |
| Top Topics | Based on Play, Paris, Secretaries |
| Top Collaborators | Sidney Franklin (Director), Winter Hall, Joseph M. Schenck (Producer), Chester M. Franklin (Director) |
| Shares birthday with | John Wayne, Al Jolson, Robert Morley see more.. |
Norma Talmadge Overview:
Legendary actress, Norma Talmadge, was born on May 26, 1894 in Jersey City, NJ. Talmadge died at the age of 63 on Dec 24, 1957 in Las Vegas, NV and was laid to rest in Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, CA.
MINI BIO:
There were few prettier silent screen actresses than this dark-haired, dark-eyed charmer, popular in romance but with a keen sense of comedy. But her Brooklyn accent was not able to survive the coming of sound. Her sisters Constance (1898-1973) and Natalie (1897-1969) were also silent screen players. Died from a cerebral stroke after contracting pneumonia. (Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).HONORS and AWARDS:
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She was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures. Norma Talmadge's handprints and footprints were 'set in stone' at Grauman's Chinese Theater during imprint ceremony #2 on May 18, 1927. Talmadge was never nominated for an Academy Award.
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By The Metzinger Sisters on Nov 6, 2016 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers"Everybody pile into the bus now! If we take any more lunch breaks like we have, we will still be on this bus in twenty years time. Once again, we'll be taking a slight detour to see an exceptionally beautiful home....the estate of that star of the silent era, . Fasten your seat belts ... Read full article
Silent Film Star Photos: : Ex-sister-in-law of Buster Keaton.
By Dawn on Jul 4, 2012 From Noir and Chick FlicksPlease click here to learn more about Video: Going Straight(1916) Directed byChester M. Franklin Sidney Franklin Written byBernard McConville Starring CinematographyFrank B. Good Distributed byTriangle Distributing Corporation Release date(s)June 4, 1916... Read full article
: Diva of the Silent Screen
By Inge Gregusch on Oct 19, 2011 From Creme de la Cremewas one of the brightest stars during the silent era. She is rumoured to have been the inspiration for Norma Desmond in the film noir classic, Sunset Boulevard as well as the Lina Lamont character in Singin' in the Rain. These are dramatic and comedic depictions of fading stars. Norma... Read full article
Silent Film Star and Producer: .
By Dawn on Sep 1, 2011 From Noir and Chick Flicks(May 2, 1894 – December 24, 1957), was an actress and film producer of the silent era. A major box office draw for more than a decade, her career peaked in the early 1920s. She is best known for her films: Smilin’ Through (1922). A silent film based on the 1919 play by J... Read full article
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