Corinne Griffith

Griffith’s first marriage was to Webster Campbell in 1920. The couple separated after three years following which she married Walter Morosco in 1924. This unison lasted for about a decade after which the duo parted ways.

In 1936, Griffith tied the nuptial knot with Boston Braves owner, George Marshall. They divorced in 1958.

In 1965, she married Dan Scholl. He was thirty-three years her junior. While some report him as a realtor, others claim him to be a Broadway actor. The marriage dissolved merely six weeks later.

Corinne Griffith was born on November 21, 1894, in Texarkana, Texas to John Lewish Griffin and Ambolina Ghio.

Young Griffith attended the Sacred Heart Convent School in New Orleans. After completing her education, she worked as a dancer.

It was a win in a Mardis Gras beauty contest in New Orleans that sealed the fate for Corinne Griffith’s star career. Following her success, she became a popular society girl. It was during one of the society parties that Vitagraph director Rolin Sturgeon first spotted her. He offered her a movie contract which she couldn’t refuse. Although her parents were reluctant at first, they finally gave their consent, and her mother accompanied her to California.

In 1916, Griffith began her film career as an actor at the Vitagraph Studios. Her initial films were usually two-reelers. However, her talent soon earned her leading lady roles in big films with established star cast. Early on in her career, Griffith worked with the likes of Earle Williams and Harry Morey.

In 1917, Vitagraph moved her to New York after a year in California. By 1918, Griffith had earned herself a reputation of an established actor. She became the featured star of her own movies. Same year, her film, ‘The Girl of Today’, was released.

While shooting for ‘The Girl of Today’ Griffith fell ill. Adhering to the demands of the script, Griffith shot on the extremely cold temperatures. Since it was her first experience of cold weather, Griffith managed but only for a few days after which she collapsed. She returned to face the camera after a long duration.

Her alliance with Vitagraph lasted until 1922. In these six years, Griffith acted in around 35 features. In 1923, she acted in a feature for Goldwyn and Selznick each, before getting into an agreement with First National Pictures.

Corinne Griffith’s most spectacular performances came in the decade of 1920s. She was praised for her acting skills in the ‘Black Oxen’ (1923) and ‘Declasse’ (1925). Both the films showcased her exceptional performance. However, the magnum opus of her career came with the 1929 released historical drama, ‘The Divine Lady’. The movie earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.