Evelyn Francisco
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Evelyn Francisco was a silent era film actress who began as a bathing beauty. Her sister, Betty Francisco
, was also a movie star.
In The Goof (1924), directed by William Beaudine
, she is one of a number of beauties called Spike Malone's diving girls.
The seven-reel farce featured former William Fox
actress, Alta Allen
, as the head of the troupe. Spike was played by Chuck Relaner. In the 1924 Hollywood Follies Francisco was one of the Mack Sennett
's bathing girls who performed at the Philharmonic Auditorium. Led by Harry Langdon
, Thelma Parr
was another of the select group of Sennett females who presented an act called All Wet. In August 1925, the Francisco sisters were presented together at the Greenwich Village Cafe in the Christie Hotel, in Hollywood. At the time Francisco had just completed an important role in the first production of Julian Eltinge
for the Christie Studios, a film entitled Madame Behave (1925).
She wore a novelty bathing suit of Russian ermine
for a fashion pageant held at the Hotel Vista del Arroyo in Pasadena, California
, in February 1927. The garment was designed and made by Colburn's of South Flower Street in Los Angeles, California
.
Francisco's husband, Samuel Bernheim, died at 623 North Alta Drive in Beverly Hills, California
, on May 16, 1934.
Betty Francisco
Betty Francisco was an American silent-film actress, appearing mainly in dramatic/romantic films...
, was also a movie star.
In The Goof (1924), directed by William Beaudine
William Beaudine
William Beaudine was an American film actor and director. He was one of Hollywood's most prolific directors, turning out films in remarkable numbers and in a wide variety of genres.-Early life and career:...
, she is one of a number of beauties called Spike Malone's diving girls.
The seven-reel farce featured former William Fox
William Fox (producer)
William Fox born Fried Vilmos was a pioneering Hungarian American motion picture executive who founded the Fox Film Corporation in 1915 and the Fox West Coast Theatres chain in the 1920s...
actress, Alta Allen
Alta Allen
Alta Allen was an American actress.-Biography:Allen was born in Oakland, California in 1904. Her first professional performance was at a theatre in Oakland as Beth in Little Women. She was ten years old at the time. Allen made several films in the 1920s, including Skirts in 1921 and The Marriage...
, as the head of the troupe. Spike was played by Chuck Relaner. In the 1924 Hollywood Follies Francisco was one of the Mack Sennett
Mack Sennett
Mack Sennett was a Canadian-born American director and was known as the innovator of slapstick comedy in film. During his lifetime he was known at times as the "King of Comedy"...
's bathing girls who performed at the Philharmonic Auditorium. Led by Harry Langdon
Harry Langdon
Harry Philmore Langdon was an American comedian who appeared in vaudeville, silent films , and talkies. He was briefly partnered with Oliver Hardy.-Life and career:...
, Thelma Parr
Thelma Parr
Thelma Parr was a motion picture actress from Oregon. She is best remembered for her roles in Mack Sennett comedies as one of the Sennett Bathing Beauties....
was another of the select group of Sennett females who presented an act called All Wet. In August 1925, the Francisco sisters were presented together at the Greenwich Village Cafe in the Christie Hotel, in Hollywood. At the time Francisco had just completed an important role in the first production of Julian Eltinge
Julian Eltinge
Julian Eltinge , born William Julian Dalton, was an American stage and screen actor and female impersonator. After appearing in the Boston Cadets Revue at the age of ten in feminine garb, Eltinge garnered notice from other producers and made his first appearance on Broadway in 1904...
for the Christie Studios, a film entitled Madame Behave (1925).
She wore a novelty bathing suit of Russian ermine
Ermine
Ermine has several uses:* A common name for the stoat * The white fur and black tail end of this animal, which is historically worn by and associated with royalty and high officials...
for a fashion pageant held at the Hotel Vista del Arroyo in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
, in February 1927. The garment was designed and made by Colburn's of South Flower Street in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
.
Francisco's husband, Samuel Bernheim, died at 623 North Alta Drive in Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Hills is an affluent city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. With a population of 34,109 at the 2010 census, up from 33,784 as of the 2000 census, it is home to numerous Hollywood celebrities. Beverly Hills and the neighboring city of West Hollywood are together...
, on May 16, 1934.