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Olive Thomas (born Oliva R. Duffy; October 20, 1894 – September 10, 1920) was an American silent-film actress, art model, and photo model. Thomas began her career as an illustrator's model in 1914, and moved on to the Ziegfeld Follies the following year.
Nov 29, 2014 · Olive Thomas was one of Hollywood's first true movie stars. Born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, in 1894, she moved to New York at age sixteen and began to pursue an acting career. By...
Olive Thomas was a silent film actress and a Ziegfeld Follies star who died at 25 from accidental poisoning in 1920. She was married to Jack Pickford, brother of Mary Pickford, and appeared in 24 films, including Beatrice Fairfax and The Flapper.
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Olive Thomas (born Oliva R. Duffy; October 20, 1894 – September 10, 1920) was an American silent-film actress, art model, and photo model.
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There, she won a contest for the most beautiful girl in New York City. Olive’s violet blue eyes and luxurious golden brown locks made her a favorite with artists, and she modeled for the likes of Howard Chandler Christy and Harrison Fisher.