The death of Anita Page was announced this past weekend. Page was the last living star who worked as an adult during the silent film era.
Bessie Love and Anita Page (The Broadway Melody, 1929). Click photo to enlarge.
Released before Hollywood adopted the Hays Code, The Broadway Melody garnered an Academy Award for Best Picture, along with two more nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Page) and Best Director (Harry Beaumont).
Anita Page with Clark Gable (The Easiest Way, 1931).
Anita Page and Lon Chaney, Sr (While the City Sleeps, 1928).
with Marie Dressler (Reducing).
Page and actress Polly Moran.
Great way to honor her memory. I'm not familiar with her work. I need to read up on her after seeing these GORGEOUS pictures.
I think my favorite is the 8th one.
Posted by: Laura | Tuesday, September 09, 2008 at 09:49 PM
Great set n She's beautiful!
Posted by: TioLoco | Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 07:38 PM
Just saw a film 'Navy Blues', and i thought 'who was this girl... who is she?' It was Anita Page... and i had to find out who she was. What a beautiful lady she was. Found out she passed away a couple years ago. I was in awe of her film presence. She had the makings of a superstar.
Posted by: Ben Ricci | Monday, May 10, 2010 at 09:21 AM