Irene Bordoni By Elizabeth Dills

Country Irene is from a place called Ajaccio France She was born on January 16, 1895

Year of Emigration Irene emigrated to the U.S. on December 28, 1907 She came on the S.S La Provence. She went to Reno Nevada where her father Antonio was already settled.

Reasons She was an actor as a child Was on Broadway when she got here

Irene was married to Edgar Becman Who she later divorced in 1917 She then married again on October to Broadway producer and lyricist E. Ray Goetz who produced many of her Broadway shows.

Occupation At age 17 she made her Broadway debut in a Shubert brothers production at the winter garden theatre. She sang many times both live and on the radio. In 1929 her Broadway play Paris was adapted to a talkie in which she reprised her starring role.

Irene's Songs I wont say I will but I won't say I wont Do I love you Where is the song of songs for me You cant believe my eyes

Houses Irene lived in many different houses Starting from 3 new york apartments to a house in Monte Carlo and also one in Paris.

Hollywood Irene made her Hollywood debut in Warner Brothers show of shows. In 1932 she featured in a play called the bouncing ball.