Geraldine Farrar | |
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![]() Farrar in 1923 | |
Born | Alice Geraldine Farrar February 28, 1882 Melrose, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | March 11, 1967 Ridgefield, Connecticut, U.S. | (aged 85)
Occupation(s) | Opera singer, actress |
Years active | 1901–1922 |
Spouse |
Alice Geraldine Farrar[1] (February 28, 1882 – March 11, 1967) was an American lyric soprano who could also sing dramatic roles. She was noted for her beauty, acting ability, and "the intimate timbre of her voice."[2] In the 1910s, she also found success as an actress in silent films. She had a large following among young women, who were nicknamed "Gerry-flappers".[3][4]
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