13 Facts About Helene Costello

Helene Costello was an American stage and film actress, most notably of the silent era.

Helene Costello had an older sister Dolores, who became an actress and would go on to marry John Barrymore.

Helene Costello first appeared on screen, opposite her father, in the 1909 film adaptation of Victor Hugo's Les Miserables.

Helene Costello would continue acting in films throughout the 1910s as a child actor and worked in vaudeville and appeared in stage roles.

Helene Costello reached her peak of public popularity in the mid-1920s and earned a reported $3,000 a week.

In 1928, Helene Costello co-starred in the first all-talking full-length feature film Lights of New York.

Helene Costello was beset with personal problems including illnesses, an addiction to drugs and alcohol, three divorces, a public custody battle with her third ex-husband and financial difficulties.

From 1930 to 1934, Helene Costello did not appear in a film.

Helene Costello's final role was a bit part in the 1942 film The Black Swan.

Helene Costello was married four times, each marriage ending in divorce.

Shortly after Helene Costello filed for divorce, Le Blanc joined the Merchant Marine.

Helene Costello denied Le Blanc's claim and attempted to regain sole custody in September 1947.

On January 24,1957, Helene Costello was admitted to Patton State Hospital under the assumed name of Adrienne Helene Costello for treatment for a drug and alcohol addiction.