#Constance Talmadge

[citizenscreen]

Actor Margaret “Peg” Talmadge (November 3, 1864- September 29 1933), pictured with daughters Constance, Natalie, and Norma.

[hotvintagepoll]

Propaganda

Anna May Wong (The Thief of Bagdad, Shanghai Express)—Wong was the first Chinese American movie star, arguably the first Asian woman to make it big in American films. Though the racism of the time often forced her into stereotypical roles, awarded Asian leading roles to white actors in yellowface, and prohibited on-screen romance between actors of different races, she delivered powerful and memorable performances. When Hollywood bigotry got to be too much, she made movies in Europe. Wong was intellectually curious, a fashion icon, and a strong advocate for authentic Asian representation in cinema. And, notably for the purposes of this tournament, absolutely gorgeous.

Constance Talmadge (A Pair of Silk Stockings)—I find her enchanting.

This is round 2 of the tournament. All other polls in this bracket can be found here. Please reblog with further support of your beloved hot sexy vintage woman.

[additional propaganda submitted under the cut]

Anna May Wong propaganda:

"She so so gorgeous!! Due to Hollywood racism she was pretty limited in the roles she got to play but even despite that she’s so captivating and deserves to be known as a leading lady in her own right!! When she’s on screen in Shanghai Express I can’t look away, which is saying something because Marlene Dietrich is also in that film."

"SHE IS ON THE BACK OF QUARTERS also she was very smart and able to speak multiple languages and is a fashion icon on top of the acting/singing"

"Paved the way for Asian American actresses AND TOTAL HOTTIE!!! She broke boundaries and made it her mission to smash stereotypes of Asian women in western film (at the time, they were either protrayed them as delicate and demure or scheming and evil). In 1951, she made history with her television show The Gallery of Madame Liu-Tsong, the first-ever U.S. television show starring an Asian-American series lead (paraphrased from Wikipedia). Also, never married and rumor has it that she had an affair with Marlene Dietrich. We love a Controversial Queen!"

"She's got that Silent Era smoulder™ that I think transcends the very stereotypical roles in which she was typically cast. Also looks very hot smouldering opposite Marlene Dietrich in "Shanghai Express"; there's kiss energy there."

"Hot as hell and chronically overlooked in her time, she's truly phenomenal and absolutely stunning"

"A story of stardom unavoidably marred by Hollywood racism; Wong's early-career hype was significantly derailed by the higher-up's reluctance to have an Asian lead, and things only got worse when the Hayes code came down and she suddenly *couldn't* be shown kissing a white man--even if that white man was in yellowface. After being shoved into the Dragon Lady role one too many times, she took her career to other continents for many years. Still, she came back to America eventually, being more selective in her roles, speaking out against Asian stereotypes, and in the midst of all of this finding the time to be awarded both the title of "World's Best Dressed Woman" by Mayfair Mannequin Society of New York and an honorary doctorate by Peking University."

"Incredible beauty, incredible actress, incredible story."

"-flapper fashion ICON. look up her fits please <3 -rumors of lesbianism due to her Close Friendships with marlene dietrich & cecil cunningham, among others -leveraged her star power to criticize the racist depictions of Chinese and Asian characters in Hollywood, as well as raise money and popular support for China & Chinese refugees in the 1930s and 40s. -face card REFUSED to decline."

[valentinovamp]

Constance Talmadge (1920)

[redhairclara]

Constance Talmadge photographed by Alfred Cheney Johnston, c. late 1910s

[friendlessghoul]

A Future Screen Star Discusses His Next Picture with Dad

Buster Keaton the second, about to make his official debut in motion pictures with his Aunt Constance Talmadge harkens to a little parental advice from his dad and his aunt with whom he will appear.

March 27, 1923

[emmieexplores2]

Norma and Constance Talmadge, 1920

[busterkeatonsociety]

This Day in Buster…May 31, 1921

Buster Keaton marries first wife, Natalie Talmadge, at the home of brother & sister-in-law Joseph M Schenck & Norma Talmadge.  Although the marriage lasted only 11 years, it resulted in sons Jimmy & Bobby & there was love for a time.

[silentdivasblog]

Lady of The Day 🌹 Constance Talmadge ❤️

[maudeboggins]

Symbolic Flowers in Picture Play magazine, 1929

[old-hollywood-smash-or-pass]

[citizenscreen]

Constance Talmadge (April 19, 1898 – November 23, 1973)

[hotvintagepoll]

Propaganda

Dolores Costello (The Sea Beast, Glorious Betsy)— Divine, beautiful, stunning! Also she’s Drew Barrymore’s grandmother!

Constance Talmadge (A Pair of Silk Stockings)—I find her enchanting.

This is round 1 of the tournament. All other polls in this bracket can be found here. Please reblog with further support of your beloved hot sexy vintage woman.

[additional propaganda submitted under the cut]

Dolores Costello:

[davidhudson]

Constance Talmadge, April 19, 1898 – November 23, 1973.

[jeanharlowshair]

Picture-Play Magazine, March 1927.

[friendlessghoul]

Constance Talmadge and Lupe Velez, 1928

[mudwerks]

(via Film Noir Photos: The Eyes Have It: Constance Talmadge)

Her Sister From Paris (1924)