In this issue of the Gaylord Glimpses from March 1927,
Page 6; photo of esteemed film director (162 titles between 1913-57), Robert Z. Leonard. Gaylord resident, Leonard, was nominated twice in the Best Director category at the Academy Awards. His film, 'The Great Ziegfeld' won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1936. He was also married to Gaylord resident & actress, Gertrude Olmstead. Olmstead starred in 58 films between 1920-29. She starred opposite Rudolph Valentino in the film 'Cobra', from 1925.
Page 12-13; unfortunately, her face is split down the middle of the seam (I am sure she would have thrown a fit about it when the issue came out!), but beautiful Gaylord resident, Flobelle Fairbanks is pictured. Flobelle, also went by the name, Florence Fair and was featured in 33 films between 1918-46. She was the niece of Douglas Fairbanks and starred opposite Gloria Swanson in 'The Love of Sunya' in 1927.
Page 16; mention of Mrs. M.L. Talmadge (Peg), mother of our illustrious resident & actress, Constance Talmadge and her 2 acting sisters, Norma & Natalie, leaving for New York for a short period.
Page 18; Marcel de Sano, writer, director (15 titles) & Gaylord resident, is noted for leaving on a trip to New York with Samuel Goldwyn & Joseph Schenck to discuss their next film project. Mr. de Sano was linked romantically for a short while to fellow Gaylord resident & actress, Arlette Marchal, whom is mentioned on page 19 as having just arrived to the Gaylord, from Paris. Arlette was featured in the 1927 Best Picture film, 'Wings.' Marcel met a untimely death by suicide in 1936, at 38 years of age, after being engaged to actress, Jeanette MacDonald.
Page 19; after Rudolph Valentino's (film star, heart throb of the day) death in August 1926, his brother, Mr. A.G. Valentino is mentioned arriving at the Gaylord to stay while settling Rudolph's estate.
There is also an amusing ad on page 19 from the Gaylord Beauty Shop about it's 'HAIR-A-GAIN SHAMPOO TREATMENT!'
Enjoy.
