Pauline Frederick was born Pauline Beatrice Libby on August 12, 1883, in Boston, Massachusetts, where she was bred for a career in music from an early age. Fascinated with show business, she began to dabble in acting, showcasing her impressive soprano voice in various stage productions. Her manager, Benjamin Teal, guided her every step of the way, and she quickly made a name for herself on the East Coast, particularly on Broadway, where she starred in productions such as "Samson" and "Joseph and His Brothers". Critics raved about her performances, solidifying her status as a top-tier actress.
As the film industry began to take shape, Pauline was wooed from the stage to the silver screen. Her first film, THE EMERALD CITY, in 1915, was a success, and she went on to star in several high-quality motion pictures, including BELLA DONNA, LYDIA GILMORE, FEDORA, RESURRECTION, and LA TOSCA. The latter film cemented her star power, and she continued to shine in films such as MADAME X, where she played Jacqueline Floriot in 1920.
As the film industry transitioned from silent to sound, Pauline's stage work and screen presence allowed her to adapt seamlessly. She continued to star in films, including WAYWARD, and made a successful transition to sound films. Her final film was made in 1937, THANK YOU, MR. MOTO, after which she continued to work on stage and screen until her death on September 19, 1938, at the age of 55, due to complications from asthma.
