Zita Moulton | |
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| Born | 1883 |
| Died | December 25, 1987 (aged 104) El Paso, Texas, US |
| Other names | Zita Gordon |
| Alma mater | Radcliffe College |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model, dress seller |
| Years active | 1921–1937 |
| Spouse | Harvey M. Gordon |
| Children | 2 |
Zita Moulton (1883 – December 25, 1987), also known as Zita Gordon, was an American model and actress who appeared in theatre and film in the 1920s and 30s. She was featured in fashion photographs throughout the period[1][2][3] and performed in Duffy stage productions.[4]
A Bostonian, Moulton began performing on stage after a bet from her fiancé at the time that she would be able to get an acting job within 24 hours. Performing in productions starting in 1921, she had a number of main roles before being cast in multiple films alongside Francis X. Bushman starting in 1923. These shows increased her popularity and she was featured in many fashion magazines of the time, including Vogue. She continued in theatre and film roles until she left acting in 1937 before moving to El Paso, Texas, and becoming a dress shop owner and spending her time caring for stray and sick animals.
- ^ Thorold, W. J.; Hornblow, Arthur; Maxwell, Perriton; Beach, Stewart, eds. (1922). "Originality And Distinction Are Combined In The Personal Frocks of Zita Moulton". Theatre Magazine. Vol. 36. Theatre Magazine Company. p. 47. Archived from the original on July 30, 2022. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
- ^ "Fashion As Interpreted By The Actress". Theatre Magazine. Vol. 37. Theatre Magazine Company. 1923. p. 48. Archived from the original on September 19, 2022. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
- ^ "Smart Accessories Which Denote Distinctive Fashion". Arts & Decoration. Vol. 18. Hewitt Publishing Company. 1922. p. 58. Archived from the original on July 30, 2022. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
- ^ "Zita Moulton Hurt In Crash". The San Francisco Examiner. November 5, 1930. Archived from the original on August 24, 2022. Retrieved August 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.