This is a picture of Vilma Banky. She was an actress who started acting in the early 1900's. I discovered her when watching Rudolph Valentino movies, she co-starred with him in Son of the Sheik and The Eagle, which happen to be my two most favorite Valentino movies. I think she was the best co-star he ever had, They had a wonderful onscreen chemistry which I believe was due to their friendship in real life. They spent alot of time together in real life especially when Rudolph was going through his separation and divorce from Natacha Rambova.
I don't know why but I am fascinated with Vilma so I went in search of any books about her and found one on Amazon that I am ordering this week.The teaser on the book promises a great read, Vilma worked with some of the Hollywood greats, Valentino as mentioned, but also Edward G. Robinson, Samuel Goldwyn and Charlie Chaplin. She was even invited to the White House by President Coolidge and she dined with Adolph Hitler twice. Amazing. Here's to a great read.
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