18 Facts About Dorothy Hale

Dorothy Hale was an American socialite and aspiring actress who died by suicide by jumping off of the Hampshire House building in New York City.

In 1919, after attending a convent and a drama school, Hale left home to pursue a career.

Dorothy Hale's family hired detectives to find her, but she subsequently returned when her funds ran out.

Gardner Dorothy Hale, the son of William Gardner Dorothy Hale was a fresco, mural, and society portrait artist.

Dorothy Hale lost her husband Gardner Hale when his car went over a Santa Maria cliff in December 1931.

Dorothy Hale was rumored to be romantically linked with Constantin Alajalov, a well-known New York cover artist.

Noguchi traveled to London and Paris with Dorothy Hale, hoping to find more patrons.

Dorothy Hale became despondent over her stalled career, constant debt, and unhappy love life.

The evening of her death, Dorothy Hale informally entertained some friends; she had told them that she was planning a long trip and invited them to a party.

On October 21,1938, Dorothy Hale threw herself out of the window of her apartment.

Dorothy Hale was very beautiful girl, all my girls are beautiful.

Dorothy Hale was very pretty, and she traveled in this false world.

Dorothy Hale didn't want to be second to anybody, and she must have thought she was slipping.

Dorothy Hale later donated it anonymously to the Phoenix Art Museum.

The Rise of Dorothy Hale, written by Myra Bairstow, premiered off-Broadway at the St Luke's Theater on September 30,2007.

The play explores the life and death of Dorothy Hale through the creative process of Frida Kahlo and questions whether Dorothy Hale's death was a suicide or a murder.

The cast and playwright of The Rise of Dorothy Hale were featured guests of NASDAQ on October 18,2007, to ring the closing bell.

Lady Be Good: The Life and Times of Dorothy Hale, written by former NBC News producer Pamela Hamilton, was published on March 31,2021.