Natalie Talmadge
Biography: Natalie Talmadge was the middle daughter of the original "stage mother", Margaret Talmadge (Peg). Her two sisters, Constance Talmadge (the comedienne) and Norma Talmadge (the tragedian) were also in the movies, and had their own production companies, bankrolled by Norma's husband in the 1920s, Joseph M. Schenck. Natalie married Buster Keaton in 1921. She only played one further role, "Virginia Canfield" in Keaton's Our Hospitality (1923). She had worked for Comique as a script girl/secretary for Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle in 1917, and traveled west with the troupe when Schenck found new premises for "Roscoe" in California. She spent a lot of time signing autographs on behalf of her popular sister, Constance. Anita Loos, author of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", wrote a book called "The Talmadge Girls", which is mainly about Constance and Norma; Loos based the philosophy of "Lorelei Lee" on the philosophy of Peg Talmadge ("Get the money, and then get comfortable"). Natalie ended her days after her divorce from Keaton in a house in Santa Monica, a confirmed alcoholic. Apart from "Our Hospitality", she appeared in supporting roles in several of her sister Norma's films (now believed to be lost).
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: April 28, 1896
Deathday: June 19, 1969
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Known For
His Wedding Night
1917-08-20
His Wedding Night
Overview: Al and Roscoe, employees at a gas station, are rivals for Alice. When Buster delivers a wedding gown for Alice and begins modeling it, he is mistaken for Alice and is kidnapped by Al.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1917-08-20
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Our Hospitality
1923-11-19
Our Hospitality
Overview: A young man falls for a young woman on his trip home; unbeknownst to him, her family has vowed to kill every member of his family.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1923-11-19
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The Haunted House
1921-02-21
The Haunted House
Overview: A bank teller who becomes involved with a hold-up, counterfeiters and a theatrical troupe posing as spooks in a haunted house.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1921-02-21
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The Love Expert
1920-04-17
The Love Expert
Overview: In this comedy, Constance Talmadge plays Babs, a girl who is thrown out of boarding school because she's more interested in studying romance than she is in studying books. The object of her affections is Jim Winthrop, but before they can wed, he has to find suitable mates for his two plain sisters, Dorcas and Matilda -- and Winthrop's elderly aunt, too. To speed things up, Babs takes it upon herself to find them all men.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1920-04-17
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Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
1916-09-04
Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
Overview: The story of a poor young woman, separated by prejudice from her husband and baby, is interwoven with tales of intolerance from throughout history.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1916-09-04
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The Isle of Conquest
1919-10-26
The Isle of Conquest
Overview: A 1919 film directed by Edward José.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1919-10-26
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Yes or No
1920-06-28
Yes or No
Overview: Two wives, one rich, one poor, each find themselves tempted by romantic seducers, and each faces the dilemma of remaining true to the husband who neglects her or of falling into the arms of another.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1920-06-28
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A Country Hero
1917-12-10
A Country Hero
Overview: Fatty plays a village blacksmith in “Jazzville,” an imaginary rural village. There is a rivalry between Fatty and Cy Klone, the garage owner, over the affections of a pretty schoolteacher. A city chap unites the two rivals when he tries to steal the girl. An annual village ball features amateur talent in vaudeville stunts with Keaton as a wriggling Fatima who charms a long black stocking from a cigar box like a snake. The film is presumed lost.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1917-12-10
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The Passion Flower
1921-04-02
The Passion Flower
Overview: A 1921 film directed by Herbert Brenon.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1921-04-02
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The Balloonatic
1923-01-22
The Balloonatic
Overview: Buster and Phyllis endure a number of outdoor adventures trying to prove to each other their survival skills. The balloon, which lands Buster in the wilderness, later proves useful as their canoe is about go over a waterfall.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1923-01-22
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