South Pittsburg in Marion County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Birthplace of Jobyna Lancaster Ralston-Arlen
1899 -1967
Photographed By R. E. Smith, January 25, 2008
1. Birthplace of Jobyna Lancaster Ralston-Arlen Marker
Born November 21, 1899, Jobyna L. Raulston became a silent movie actress, appearing in more than 90 films during her career. She made her stage-acting debut at Wilson Theatre (opera house) in South Pittsburg at age nine. Raulston later studied theater in New York, around 1915, where she dropped the letter "u" from her surname. She became a Broadway chorus dancer, and about 1920, she made her silent film debut in short comedies. She starred in some Marx Brothers' films.
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Ralston moved to California in 1922 and began her Hollywood career with Hal Roach Studios playing extras. The following year, she was silent comedian Harold Lloyd's leading lady. In 1927, she co-starred as "Sylvia Lewis" in the first Oscar-winning film, "Wings." Ralston ended her career with two sound films and in her last played a lead role in "Rough Waters." Married to film star, Richard Arlen, she retired in 1932. Ralston died in Los Angeles, on January 22, 1967.
Erected 2004 by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2B 30.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Women. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1857.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Christmas Night Shootout (within shouting distance of this marker); James Thomas Fitz-Gerald, Jr. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marion Post No. 62 (about 500 feet away); Christ Church Episcopal (approx. 0.2 miles away); McReynolds High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort McCook (approx. 0.7 miles away); Bean-Roulston Graveyard (approx. 1.8 miles away); Chiaha (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Pittsburg.
Photographed By R. E. Smith, January 25, 2008
2. Birthplace of Jobyna Lancaster Ralston-Arlen Marker
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, January 2, 2011
3. Birthplace of Jobyna Lancaster Ralston-Arlen Marker
Looking south along Cedar Avenue.
Photograph courtesy of University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections, 1926
4. Jobyna Ralston, film actress
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2009, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,751 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2009, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. 3. submitted on January 3, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 4. submitted on May 14, 2018. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
