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20 Forgotten Celebrities from the Early 20th Century

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13. Olive Thomas

13. Olive Thomas
Olive Thomas, famed Ziegfeld Follies beauty and silent film star, poses gracefully in a shimmering 1920s gown. | Photo by Wikipedia

Olive Thomas dazzled as a Ziegfeld Follies beauty and quickly rose to silent film stardom. At the peak of her career, her life was cut short by a mysterious and tragic death, sparking rumors and intrigue that only added to her legend. Despite her fame in her era, Thomas is rarely remembered today. Read more at Smithsonian Magazine.

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