Esther Ralston Biography

Fast Facts

• During her childhood she was a member of The Seven Ralston's, consisting of her, her parents, and her four brothers, which traveled the country for performances
• Made her screen acting debut in the film "The Deep Purple" in 1915
• Best known as a silent film actress who starred in "The American Venus," "Beggars on Horseback," and "Old Ironsides․"
• Came out of retirement in 1961 to appear in the soap opera "Our Five Daughters․"
• During her later career she worked as an actor's agent and as lighting studio consultant
• Could perform Shakespeare at the age of 6 and was billed as "Baby Esther, America's Youngest Juliet" for The Seven Ralston's
• Spent the early 1930s making films in Britain, including "Rome Express" and "After the Ball․"