Jetta Goudal, Dutch (1891-1985)

Jetta Goudal, Stars of the Photoplay, 1924, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Jetta Goudal. Via Allure. Image from magazine Stars of the Photoplay, 1924. Click image for 560 x 811 size.

"Her 1927 lawsuit against Cecil B. DeMille set a precedent in establishing a star's rights. She did remain friendly with DeMille even after her victory. In later years she became active in Actors Equity's fight for the unionization of film actors. She became known as the "Joan of Arc of Equity."

"I am a perfectionist. Whether play or picture, while I'm in it I must give 100%. If my performance is not right, I would suffer more than anyone."

I don't like being called a silent star. I was never silent."