Francine Larrimore
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Francine LarrimoreFrancine Larrimore (August 22, 1898 – March 7, 1975 was a stage and screen actress. Born in France she came to the United States when a child. Her parents were J. Louis La Remee and Sarah Adler, a sister of the Yiddish stage star Jacob Adler
and not to be confused with Jacob's third wife also named Sara. Jacob's children Stella
& Luther
are her cousins. Her sister Stella Larrimore(1905–1960) was married to the stage and screen star Robert Warwick.
Larrimore began her stage career in 1910. In 1926 she created the role of Roxie Hart in the Broadway premiere of Chicago.
She appeared in a string of silent films in the 1910s i.e. "The Devil's Darling"(1915 Mutual), "The Princess From The Poorhouse" aka The Royal Pauper
(1917 Edison) and "Max Wants A Divorce"(1917 Essanay) co-starring Max Linder
. Most now lost. Her sound films number just two. She disappeared from acting in 1939.
Jacob Pavlovich Adler
Jacob Pavlovich Adler , born Yankev P. Adler, was a Jewish actor and star of Yiddish theater, first in Odessa, and later in London and New York City....
and not to be confused with Jacob's third wife also named Sara. Jacob's children Stella
Stella Adler
Stella Adler was an American actress and an acclaimed acting teacher, who founded the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City and the The Stella Adler Academy of Acting in Los Angeles with long-time protege Joanne Linville, who continues to teach and furthers Adler's legacy...
& Luther
Luther Adler
Luther Adler was an American actor best known for his work in theatre, but who also worked in film and television. He also directed plays on Broadway.-Life and career:...
are her cousins. Her sister Stella Larrimore(1905–1960) was married to the stage and screen star Robert Warwick.
Larrimore began her stage career in 1910. In 1926 she created the role of Roxie Hart in the Broadway premiere of Chicago.
She appeared in a string of silent films in the 1910s i.e. "The Devil's Darling"(1915 Mutual), "The Princess From The Poorhouse" aka The Royal Pauper
The Royal Pauper
The Royal Pauper is a 1917 silent film starring Francine Larrimore and Richard Tucker. It was directed by Ben Turbett.-Cast:*Francine Larrimore as Irene, the Princess*Walter Bauer as William, The Prince Charming, at 15...
(1917 Edison) and "Max Wants A Divorce"(1917 Essanay) co-starring Max Linder
Max Linder
Max Linder was an influential French pioneer of silent film.-Birth and early career:Born Gabriel-Maximilien Leuvielle in Saint-Loubès, Gironde, France to a Catholic wine-growing family, he grew up with a passion for the theatre and as a young man joined a theatre troupe touring the country...
. Most now lost. Her sound films number just two. She disappeared from acting in 1939.
External links
- Francine Larrimore portrait gallery NY Public Library
- Francine Larrimore biography
- early portraits(Univ. of Washington, Sayre Collection)