Acting
Natalie Talmadge
Natalie Talmadge was the second daughter of the renowned "stage mother," Margaret Talmadge, affectionately known as Peg. Alongside her were her sisters, Constance Talmadge, a comedienne, and Norma Talmadge, who excelled in tragic roles. Both sisters made their mark in the film industry, establishing their own production companies during the 1920s, with financial backing from Norma’s husband, Joseph M. Schenck. In 1921, Natalie wed the famed silent film star Buster Keaton. However, she only appeared in one additional film, playing "Virginia Canfield" in Keaton's 1923 feature, Our Hospitality.
Earlier in her career, Natalie served as a script girl and secretary for Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle at Comique in 1917, accompanying the company when Schenck relocated Arbuckle's operations to California. She often took on the task of signing autographs for her well-known sister, Constance. The author Anita Loos, known for her work "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," penned a book titled "The Talmadge Girls," focusing primarily on Constance and Norma, and infused the character of Lorelei Lee with the philosophy of Peg Talmadge—"Get the money, and then get comfortable." After her divorce from Keaton, Natalie spent her later years in a Santa Monica home, struggling with alcoholism. Aside from her role in Our Hospitality, she also had supporting appearances in several of Norma's films, which are now largely considered lost.
