Gay Diplomat, The (1930): Boleslawski’s Romantic Espionage, Starring

March 25, 2026 by

Since the picture was Lebedeff’s first starring role, he figured in RKO’s marketing campaign, which touted him as another Valentino.

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Oscar Actors: Compson, Betty (Nominee)–Background, Career, Awards

January 18, 2021 by

In 1928, she appeared in a First National Pictures part-talkie, The Barker. Her performance as manipulative carnival girl Carrie garnered her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, although she lost to Mary Pickford in Coquette.

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