- Last Updated on Friday, 29 December 2023 21:02
On Saturday, January 27, at 1:00PM, the West Jefferson Hills Historical Society (WJHHS) is pleased to offer Vince Ciaramella's program "Olive Thomas: A Shooting Star across the Silver Screen" at the Community Rooms of the Jefferson Hills Municipal Building. The program is free to members and residents.
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| Local actress Olive Thomas was one of the biggest names in silent films. |
Though largely forgotten today, Olive Thomas was once one of the biggest names in the early era of silent films. Born in Charleroi and raised in McKees Rocks, Olive's meteoric rise to fame was just as brief as her life. In a Paris hotel room, she met her end under less than clear circumstances. Was it murder, was it suicide, or was it just a tragic accident? Come in from the cold and listen to a tale from the early days of Hollywood. Who knows? Her ghost is supposed to haunt the New Amsterdam Theater in NYC, so maybe she'll make an appearance with us. Her life was like a shooting star. It burned bright, it burned fast, and then vanished into the darkness. Mark your calendars and be sure to join us for the wonderful presentation.
Any questions or additional information, please call us at 412-650-0925, or e-mail wjhhs15025@gmail.com.
