Lynn FontanneLynn Fontanne (December 6, 1887 - July 30, 1983) was a famous stage and film star. Born Lillie Louise Fontanne in Woodford, Essex, England, she became famous as an acting pair with her husband, Alfred Lunt. The two were more famous for their stage performances than for their film roles. Fontanne only made three movies, and one film for television, but nevertheless, she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1931 for The Guardsman. This page about Lynn Fontanne includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Lynn Fontanne News stories about Lynn Fontanne External links for Lynn Fontanne Videos for Lynn Fontanne Wikis about Lynn Fontanne Discussion Groups about Lynn Fontanne Blogs about Lynn Fontanne Images of Lynn Fontanne |
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Fontanne only made three movies, and one film for television, but nevertheless, she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1931 for The Guardsman. Griffith has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1560 Vine Street. The two were more famous for their stage performances than for their film roles. In 1938, she wrote the lyrics for the Washington Redskins's fight song, Hail to the Redskins. Born Lillie Louise Fontanne in Woodford, Essex, England, she became famous as an acting pair with her husband, Alfred Lunt. She left acting in 1932 except for one return in 1961, in Paradise Alley. Lynn Fontanne (December 6, 1887 - July 30, 1983) was a famous stage and film star. In 1929, she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for the movie The Divine Lady. Corinne Griffith (November 24, 1894 - July 13, 1979) was an American actress, sometimes known as the "Orchid Lady." Born in Texarkana, Texas, she was one of many popular silent film stars, who did not survive the transition to sound. |