Famous Film Folk

Two hundred forty-one stars of the silent screen, photographed and profiled in 1925 — Barrymores and Beerys, comedy kings and serial queens, each with the studio portrait that made their face famous.

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Mary Astor

MARY ASTOR was born in Quincy, Ill., on May 3rd., 1906. She is the daughter of a college professor and won her place in the silent drama through a beauty contest. Famous Players gave her her first film opportunity and to the little lady's credit it must be said she "made good." Miss Astor, whose real name is Lucille Langhanke, though now a famed beauty, was at one time called "Rusty" by her close friends because her lovely features were hidden behind a wealth of freckles. She is fond of books, being a great reader. She is an earnest worker and has made consistent strides towards the stardom which she recently earned, ever since her first screen appearance when she was little more than 14 years old. She has beautiful auburn hair, large brown eyes, is 5 feet 5 inches in height and weighs about 115 lbs.

Mary Astor — from Famous Film Folk (1925)
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