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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Norma Talmadge

NORMA TALMADGE was born in Niagara Falls, N.Y., on May 2nd., 1897, and received her education in the public schools of Brooklyn, N.Y. Hers has been a robust screen experience, she having appeared continuously since her 14th. birthday. Vitagraph gave her an opportunity as an extra, and mixing beauty and personality with brains, this charming actress made the climb to screen fame and fortune, until today she is secure in the hearts of millions of motion picture "fans" of both sexes. Success brought her the opportunity to form her own producing company, and her greatest characterizations have been achieved under her own management. She is married, and very well read, her home possessing a splendid library. Miss Talmadge is of highly artistic tastes, is 5 feet 2 inches in height, weighs 110 lbs., and has dark hair and brown eyes.

Norma Talmadge — from Famous Film Folk (1925)
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