Esther Ralston

Esther Ralston, born Esther Louise Worth on September 17, 1902, in Bar Harbor, Maine, was an American actress who began her career as a child performer in vaudeville with her family act, "The Ralston Family with Baby Esther."

She transitioned to silent films in the early 1920s, gaining recognition for her roles in films such as "Huckleberry Finn" (1920) and "Peter Pan" (1924), where she played Mrs. Darling. Her beauty and talent earned her the nickname "The American Venus" from showman Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.

As she entered the sound era, she continued to work in both dramas and comedies, often portraying spirited and charming characters. Her most prominent sound film was "To the Last Man" (1933), where she starred alongside Randolph Scott.

Despite her success, she faced challenges with the transition to sound films and eventually retired from acting in 1940 after her final film, "Tin Pan Alley."

Esther Ralston was married three times, first to actor George Webb, then to Will Morgan, and finally to Ted Lloyd. She had three children and lived a long life, passing away on January 14, 1994, in Ventura, California.

Photo Gallery