Gloria Swanson was one of the biggest stars of the silent film era. Learn how she ended up in financial ruins due to an affair. 🎥Million Dollar American Princesses | Smithsonian Channel

Gloria Swanson was the ultimate silent film diva, a glamorous fashion icon known for extravagance under directors like Cecil B. DeMille, starring in hits like Sadie Thompson, earning nominations for the first Oscars, pioneering producing her own films, and making a legendary comeback as the iconic Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard. #gloriaswanson #silentmovie #HollywoodRoyalty #classic #charliechaplin #busterkeaton | Jeff Waters