What happened Gloria Swanson?

Gloria Swanson, a symbol of enduring glamour who was perhaps the most glittering goddess of Hollywood’s golden youth in the 1920’s, died of a heart ailment yesterday in New York Hospital. She was 84 years old. The actress entered the hospital two weeks ago after suffering what friends said was a mild heart attack.

Is Gloria Swanson still alive?

Deceased (1899–1983)
Gloria Swanson/Living or Deceased

Who is Gloria Swanson’s daughter?

Michelle Bridget Farmer
Gloria Somborn Daly
Gloria Swanson/Daughters

Was Gloria Swanson a flapper?

Her distinctly Flapper Age hedonism, with its exaggerated implication of daring and taboo-breaking, looked ridiculous next to the zany anarchism of Carol Lombard and Ginger Rogers. And, of course, Swanson refused to bow to the inevitable by becoming a beautiful “mother” like Mary Boland or Mary Astor.

Where did Gloria Swanson live as a child?

Gloria Swanson was born Gloria May Josephine Svensson on March 27, 1899 to Joseph Svensson and Adelaide Klanowski in the Lake View district of Chicago. Her father was employed by the U.S. Army transport service so the family moved frequently during her childhood. They lived in Key West, Florida and San Juan, Puerto Rico for several years.

When did Gloria Swanson retire from the screen?

The film is considered one of the best in the history of film and, on June 16, 1998, was named one of the top 100 films of all time by the American Film Institute, placing 12th. After a few more films in the 1950s, Gloria more or less retired. Throughout the 1960s, she appeared mostly on television.

What was the name of the movie Gloria Swanson starred in?

She received Best Actress nominations for Sadie Thompson (1928), The Trespasser (1929) and Sunset Blvd. (1950). Gloria Swanson was born Gloria May Josephine Svensson in Chicago, Illinois. She was destined to be perhaps one of the biggest stars of the silent movie era.

Is the book Glorious Gloria Swanson a good book?

The book is a very well written account of her life which touches on the ups and downs of her glorious film career as well as personal torments in her private life (she writes honestly about an abortion she had in 1924 and how the decision forever affected her life). The book was a great success and widely praised.