Aileen Pringle Biography

Fast Facts

• In 1960, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the film industry
• In 1944, she got married to well-known novelist James M․ Cain
• Got her big break in the film industry when novelist Elinor Glyn asked her to star in teh film "Three Weeks․"
• Was offered a role in the film "Ben-Hur," but turned the part down
• Once shared a house with famed lyricist Howard Dietz
• Was a friend of prominent writers Carl Van Vechten, H․L․ Mencken and Joseph Hergesheimer
• Was once a tennis partner of fellow actress Greta Garbo