Geraldine Farrar was considered by many in her time to be the greatest singer in the world. Of course, there were others of equal talent, but powerhouse publicity certainly strengthened her reputation. Her greatest fame came with her many roles in magnificent movies directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
Geraldine Farrar described as "the greatest singer in the world"??? While certainly gifted and immensely popular, it is doubtful any critic has ever held her vocal prowess in such high esteem. Has the Rodin connection ever been proven definitively? It is said that Dorothy Parker, commenting on Tellegen's memoir -- "Women Have Been Kind" -- wrote that two words should have been added: "of dumb"! For the record, have ordered the book. Thank you! Cheers, etc. Doug --
Geraldine Farrar was considered by many in her time to be the greatest singer in the world. Of course, there were others of equal talent, but powerhouse publicity certainly strengthened her reputation. Her greatest fame came with her many roles in magnificent movies directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
Geraldine Farrar described as "the greatest singer in the world"??? While certainly gifted and immensely popular, it is doubtful any critic has ever held her vocal prowess in such high esteem. Has the Rodin connection ever been proven definitively? It is said that Dorothy Parker, commenting on Tellegen's memoir -- "Women Have Been Kind" -- wrote that two words should have been added: "of dumb"! For the record, have ordered the book. Thank you! Cheers, etc. Doug --
Rodin's ETERNAL SPRINGTIME is in the Louvre. The on site documentation states that the models were Lou Tellegen and Adele Abruzzezzi.
Thanks, very much, for the reference, confirmation. CHEERS!