Genevieve Tobin

Birth Name:

Genevieve Tobin

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Interrupted her childhood acting career to study in New York and Paris
Most of her early acting work was in the theater, including a 2-year tour of "Little Old New York․"
Quote: "Playing in both mediums is of great value to any actor․ I started my career on the stage, then came to pictures, and I feel that experience in both types of acting has done me no harm․"
Her husband directed her not only in the play that brought them together, but also in the films "Easy to Love," "Yes, My Darling Daughter" and "No Time for Comedy․"
Often played flirtatious leading ladies and second leads for Warner Bros․ and RKO
An article called "Genevieve Tobin Keighley" was published in "Variety" in 1995
Lived in London and later in Paris for several years
Photographed art and architectural monuments in Europe for the Louvre Museum in Paris alongside her husband
Studied painting while traveling the world with her husband
Was featured in a 1923 article in "Motion Picture World․"

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