Corinne Griffith
Born in Texarkana Texas in 1894, Corrine appeared in 66 films from 1916 to 1932 and one more in 1962. At the height of her popularity, she was known as the "Orchid Lady of the Screen". In 1925 she made the film 'DeClasse' in which a young extra named Clark Gable appeared. Corinne received an Academy Award nomination for her work in 'The Divine Lady (1929). Not suited for talkies, she wisely retired while still a star. An astute businesswoman after leaving her film career behind, she soon amassed a fortune in real estate holdings. At the time of her death on July 13, 1979, she was one of the wealthiest women in the world, leaving an estate of $150 million. She also wrote several books, including "Papa's Delicate Condition", which was made into a movie starring Jackie Gleason. She was married four times. Her third husband, George Preston Marshall, was founder and owner of the Washington Redskins.
Corinne Griffth - What do you think? Allure?
3 comments:
Hey Bob
A most excellent blog. The postcards are phenomenal. I had no idea that you collected these. Defintitely worth looking at. Defintely, these images have ALLURE! Roni
Glad you are enjoying them - I have posted stars that are not so well remembered so far, but Greta, Marlene, etc. will get full coverage in the future. I hope everyone is reading about these actresses as well as looking at the images - some had remarkable influence and careers during and after their screen years.
In the 1st image you'd have no idea she was to become an astute business woman. The 3rd image reminds me of Mae West and I think shows her versatility compared to the 1st. Must have been quite the woman to have known.
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