17 Facts About Julian Eltinge

Julian Eltinge, born William Julian Dalton, was an American stage and film actor and female impersonator.

Julian Eltinge appeared in a series of musical comedies written specifically for his talents starting in 1910 with The Fascinating Widow, returning to vaudeville in 1918.

Julian Eltinge continued his show in nightclubs but found little success.

Julian Eltinge died in 1941 at his Manhattan apartment ten days after a show at a nearby nightclub.

Julian Eltinge was born in Newtonville, Massachusetts, to Julia Edna Baker and Michael Joseph Dalton.

The early film star Pauline Frederick and Julian Eltinge were childhood friends.

Julian Eltinge dared her to apply to one of the music halls, which was the start of her career on stage and in films.

Julian Eltinge is reported to have played the role so well that the next year the revue was written around him which led to minor roles elsewhere.

Unlike many of the female impersonation acts that existed at that time, like Bert Savoy, Julian Eltinge did not present a caricature of women but presented the illusion of actually being a woman.

In 1906, Julian Eltinge made his London debut at the Palace Theater.

The next year, Julian Eltinge made his New York debut at the Alhambra Theater to critical acclaim.

In 1911, Julian Eltinge opened one of his most famous shows, The Fascinating Widow, at New York's Liberty Theater.

In 1914, Julian Eltinge starred in silent picture versions of The Crinoline Girl followed by Cousin Lucy the next year.

Julian Eltinge appeared with Rudolf Valentino in the 1920 film An Adventuress.

Julian Eltinge made two films, Madame Behave and The Fascinating Widow, in 1925.

Julian Eltinge was one of many show-business figures to be hit hard by the 1929 stock market crash.

On February 25,1941, Julian Eltinge fell ill while performing at Billy Rose's Diamond Horseshoe nightclub in New York City.