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Anita Page

Anita Page - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornAugust 04, 1910
DiedSeptember 06, 2008 (age 98)
BirthplaceQueens, New York City, New York, United States
Zodiac SignLeo - (see also Anita Page's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDog
GenerationGreatest Generation
Known ForStarring in classic films such as 'Our Dancing Daughters' (1928) and 'The Broadway Melody' (1929), one of the first talkies to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Intro

Anita Page was a prominent American film actress during the late silent film era and early sound era, known for her roles in Hollywood films of the 1920s and 1930s.

Early Life & Background

Born Anita Evelyn Pomares, she was raised in New York and began her film career early, signing with MGM in the late 1920s. Her striking looks and talent quickly made her one of the most popular actresses of the late silent film era.

Career Highlights

  • Starred opposite Joan Crawford in 'Our Dancing Daughters' (1928)
  • Featured in 'The Broadway Melody' (1929), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture
  • Appeared in other notable films such as 'Our Modern Maidens' (1929) and 'The Bad One' (1930)
  • Retired from acting in the late 1930s, making occasional appearances in later decades

Trivia

  • At the height of her fame, she received more fan mail than any other MGM star except Greta Garbo.
  • She made a brief return to acting in the 1990s, appearing in a few independent films.

FAQs

People also ask

When was Anita Page born?

Anita Page was born the 4 August 1910.

Where is Anita Page from?

Queens, New York City, New York, United States.

On Her Birth-Day

About August 4th, 1910, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 4, 1910, the Iranian government issued an ultimatum to the Mujahidin in Tehran, demanding they surrender their weapons. This led to a government attack on the residence of Sattar Khan on August 7, resulting in the deaths of approximately 30 Mujahidin.
  • Day of the week: August 4th, 1910 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Ave Maria by Frances Alda
  • Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Page