Gloria Swanson was one of the biggest stars of the silent film era. Learn how she ended up in financial ruins due to an affair. 🎥Million Dollar American Princesses | Smithsonian Channel

Gloria Swanson flips wheat-cakes 🤣 “Stage Struck” 1925 silent comedy released by Paramount Studios, Hollywood. In the film Gloria plays Jenny Hagen, a busy waitress in a busy working-class diner. She dreams of becoming a movie star and dreams of winning over the head griddle cook. The film begins and ends with Technicolor sequences .. it’s wonderful to see Gloria Swanson in her full color glory! If you’re looking for an introduction to Gloria Swanson, I highly recommend this delightful movie ..

Gloria Swanson as “Salome” in color scenes from the 1925 comedy silent film, “Stage Struck”. The film was produced in black and white with its opening and closing scenes in early Technicolor. Released 100 years ago on November 16, 1925 ✨ The film stars Gloria Swanson, Lawrence Gray, Gertrude Astor, and Ford Sterling, Directed by Allan Dean, released by Paramount Pictures. Gloria May Josephine Swanson, born March 27, 1899 in Chicago, Illinois, began her long movie career in 1914, appearing in sho

Born on this day in 1899, Gloria Swanson was a fiercely independent artist who made one of the greatest comebacks of all time with 1950’s Oscar-winning Sunset Boulevard. From Million Dollar American Princesses: http://bitly.com/ScreenQueens | Smithsonian Channel