Title
Thelma Todd, Actress
Title (generic)
Photograph
This is a beautifully framed portrait of Thelma Todd, the actress, donated to the I.C.A. She was born in Lawrence and lived in So.
Lawrence during her early years. She won a beauty contest and was encouraged to further her career in acting in Hollywood. She became
a well-known movie star in the 20's and 30s before she died the victim of carbon monoxide poisoning in her garage. Her death was mysterious,
but there was no evidence to prove homicide or suicide. The Los Angeles investigating authorities ruled that she died in the early morning
hours after parking her car in the garage with the motor running after coming home from a party.
Collection
Hilda Holt Collection
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this image but may not have full intellectual property and legal rights to it. Please contact the Center for more information.