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Pages in category "American lesbian actresses" The following 158 pages are in this category, out of 158 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
This is a list of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer-related films released in the 1920s. It contains theatrically released films that deal with important gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer characters or issues and may have same-sex romance or relationships as a plot device.
Brooks as a sophomore in high school, 1922. [17] She had worn bobbed hair since childhood. [18]Brooks was born in Cherryvale, Kansas, [19] the daughter of Leonard Porter Brooks, [20] a lawyer, who was usually preoccupied with his legal practice, [21] and Myra Rude, [20] an artistic mother who said that any "squalling brats she produced could take care of themselves". [22]
Lesbian actress Charlotte Cushman, (left) as Romeo, with her sister Susan as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet in 1846. Nineteenth century lesbians like Cushman presented themselves publicly as close friends with their romantic partners. Laws against lesbian sexual activity were suggested but usually not created or enforced in early American history
Clara Gordon Bow (/ b oʊ /; July 29, 1905 – September 27, 1965) was an American actress who rose to stardom during the silent film era of the 1920s and successfully made the transition to "talkies" in 1929. Her appearance as a plucky shopgirl in the film It brought her global fame and the nickname "The It Girl". [1]
Nazimova was bisexual and openly conducted relationships with women while being married to a man. [3] She created the Garden of Alla hotel which became a retreat for many celebrities of the time. She is credited with having originated the phrase " sewing circle " as a discreet code for lesbian or bisexual actresses.
Ona Munson (born Owena Elizabeth Wolcott; June 16, 1903 – February 11, 1955) [1] was an American film and stage actress. She starred in nine Broadway productions and 20 feature films in her career, which spanned over 30 years.
It includes American actresses that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent. Subcategories This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total.