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4 unusual facts about Glorious Betsy


Carolina Theatre of Greensboro

The first movie with sound shown at the Carolina was Glorious Betsy starring Conrad Nagle in 1928.

Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte

The story of Elizabeth and Jérôme's marriage and annulment is the basis for the 1908 play Glorious Betsy by Rida Johnson Young and the two film adaptations, Glorious Betsy (1928) and Hearts Divided (1936).

Hearts Divided

The film was a remake of the 1928 Glorious Betsy, which was in turn based on the play Glorious Betsy by Rida Johnson Young.

Hollywood Pacific Theatre

It opened on April 26, 1928, showcasing the studio's early Vitaphone talking film Glorious Betsy, starring Conrad Nagel and Dolores Costello.



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Maude Turner Gordon

Maude appeared in a number of Broadway productions from 1908 1925 including: Glorious Betsy, The American Maid, A Full House with Hugh Cameron and Ralph Morgan, Elsie and Big Boy with Al Jolson, Minnie Dupree and Colin Campbell.