Corinne Griffith (
November 24,
1894 -
July 13,
1979) was an American actress, sometimes known as the "Orchid Lady." Born in
Texarkana, Texas, she was one of many popular
silent film stars, who did not survive the transition to sound. In
1929, she was nominated for the
Academy Award for Best Actress for the movie
The Divine Lady. She left acting in
1932 except for one return in
1961, in
Paradise Alley[?]. Later in life, she wrote the lyrics for the
Washington Redskins's cheer.
Griffith has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1560 Vine Street.