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Lanchester married Charles Laughton in 1929. In 1938 she published a book about her relationship with Laughton, Charles Laughton and I. In March 1983, she released an autobiography, titled Elsa Lanchester Herself. In that book, she writes that she and Laughton never had children because he was homosexual.
- The Parent-Rebels. Elsa Sullivan Lanchester was born to Edith (Biddy) Lanchester and James (Shamus) Sullivan in Lewisham, London in 1902. She was the second of two kids, as her brother—Waldo Sullivan Lanchester—was five years older than her.
- Bride of Frankenstein. Lanchester's most famous role is, of course, her portrayal of the Bride of Frankenstein. But few people realize that she actually played two roles in the movie, one as the narrator and writer of the novel, Mary Shelley, and the other as the monster’s bride.
- Painful Art. It isn’t easy being an actor. Especially back in the day when there weren’t as many beauty products and procedures as there are now, or any camera effects.
- Painful Art II. And the pain didn’t just stop there. Lanchester also had to be fed through a straw. Even worse, her hair was wrapped around a wire mesh cage for her iconic updo and her eyes had to be kept “taped” open for longer scenes.
In her autobiography, Lanchester acknowledged two abortions in her youth – one of the pregnancies purportedly by Laughton – but did not mention infertility. [citation needed] According to her biographer, Charles Higham, the reason she did not have children was that she did not want any.
Oct 31, 2018 · Lanchester struggled for visibility not only in the shadow of The Bride of Frankenstein but also her own husband, the Oscar-winning actor Charles Laughton, who brought larger than life characters ...
In March 1983, Lanchester released an autobiography, entitled Elsa Lanchester Herself. In the book she alleges that she and Charles Laughton never had children because he was homosexual. Maureen O'Hara , a friend and co-star of Laughton, denied this was the reason for the couple's childlessness.
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- October 28, 1902
Laughton’s sexuality was a matter of much discussion in Hollywood. It was believed that he was either gay or bi-sexual. The fact that he did not have any children further fuelled the rumor that his marriage to Elsa was just a cover-up to hide his sexuality. However both Laughton and his wife denied these claims.
Image Credit. Birthday: October 28, 1902 ( Scorpio) Born In: Lewisham, London, England, United Kingdom. Actresses #2381. Film & Theater Personalities #5879. Quick Facts. British Celebrities Born In October. Also Known As: Elsa Sullivan Lanchester. Died At Age: 84. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Charles Laughton (m. 1929–1962) father: James Shamus Sullivan.
