Estelle Taylor
Biography
Estelle Taylor was an American actress, singer, and model who made her Broadway debut in 1919 and soon entered silent films. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, she first won notice in While New York Sleeps (1920), playing three different roles. She became famous for historical women in films such as The Ten Commandments (1923), Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall (1924), and Don Juan (1926). She was a contract player for Fox and later Paramount, though she mostly freelanced. Her sound credits included Street Scene (1931), the Best Picture winner Cimarron (1931), and Call Her Savage (1932). After leaving film acting in 1932, she concentrated on singing, then returned for a small part in The Southerner (1945). In 1960, a Hollywood Walk of Fame star was awarded to her posthumously.
63years old at death
- Born Wilmington
- Died Los Angeles
- Star sign: TaurusLast day of the sign, on the Gemini cusp
- Also credited as Ida Estelle Taylor, Ida Estelle Taylor Peacock, Ida Estelle Taylor Dempsey and Ida Estelle Taylor Small
Movie Career
- Films
- 5
- Career span
- 22 years1923 to 1945
Every film, newest first
- 1945The SouthernerIMDb rating 7.1
- 1932Call Her SavageIMDb rating 7.0
- 1931CimarronIMDb rating 5.8
- 1931Street SceneIMDb rating 7.6
- 1923The Ten CommandmentsIMDb rating 6.8
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Big break
Estelle Taylor introduced herself to director Emmett J. Flynn at Fox Studios. Although he warned her that another actress was already in mind for the role, she insisted on playing Mercedes and was cast after much conversation.
First role
Taylor's Broadway stage debut came in George V. Hobart's Come-On, Charlie, which opened at 48th Street Theatre in New York City on April 8, 1919. The show ran sixteen weeks, and a New York City critic called her the only point of interest.
Early training
Taylor studied acting at the Sargent Dramatic School in New York City, where she wrote and performed one-act plays and was noticed by a singing teacher who gave her lessons and recommended her to a theatrical manager.
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Three actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Richard Dix's page
William Collier Jr.'s page
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.