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Jeanne Eagels was an American stage and film actress who starred in Rain and The Letter. She died in 1929 at age 39 after a life of substance abuse and personal troubles.
Learn about the life and career of Jeanne Eagels, one of the most intriguing stars of late silent films and the early talkies. From her humble beginnings in a traveling stock company to her Broadway triumphs and Hollywood struggles, discover the facts and myths of her fascinating story.
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- Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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- New York City, New York, USA
A 1957 biographical film loosely based on the life of stage star Jeanne Eagels, starring Kim Novak and Jeff Chandler. The film was criticized for its inaccuracies and fictionalizations, and faced a lawsuit from Eagels' family.
Jeanne Eagels (born June 26, 1890, Kansas City, Mo., U.S.—died Oct. 3, 1929, New York, N.Y.) was an American actress who, through force of will and personality rather than training, forged a successful career onstage and in motion pictures.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the life and career of Jeanne Eagels, who rose to fame as Sadie Thompson in Rain on Broadway and in Hollywood. Discover how she struggled with alcoholism, drug addiction, and personal troubles until her early death in 1929.
Jeanne Eagels was an American actress who ruled the Broadway theatre and big screen equally during the 1910s and 1920s. A former Ziegfeld follies girl, Eagels became a preeminent talent to watch out for.
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Eagels became a chorus girl in shows in the Midwest presented by the Dubinsky brothers. She was a featured dancer, an ingenue, and a leading lady for the Dubinskys. She had a love affair with the oldest brother, Maurice, and may have married him, but the historical record is unclear.
