Phoebe Foster

Phoebe Foster, originally named Angeline Egar, was a prominent American actress known for her contributions to both theater and film. Born on July 9, 1896, in Center Harbor, New Hampshire, she honed her craft at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Foster made her Broadway debut in 1914 with Roi Cooper Megrue's production, *Under Cover*. She captivated audiences with performances in notable productions such as *The Cinderella Man* (1916), *Three's a Crowd* (1919), *Captain Applejack* (1921), *The Jazz Singer* (1925), and *Topaze* (1930).

Her cinematic journey began with short films, but she made her feature film debut in 1931 in George Cukor's *Tarnished Lady*, alongside Tallulah Bankhead. That year also saw her in *The Night Angel*, directed by Edmund Goulding. She gained further acclaim in 1933 with roles in Cukor's comedies *Our Betters* and *Dinner at Eight*. Foster's film career continued with a memorable role in the 1935 adaptation of *Anna Karenina* featuring Greta Garbo. She also returned to the stage in 1935 with *Living Dangerously* and made her London stage debut in 1936 with *Night of January 16th*. Her film appearances concluded with *The Gorgeous Hussy* in 1936, and her final Broadway endeavor was *American Landscape* in 1938.

In her personal life, Foster married Harold LeRoy Whitney, a millionaire, on September 12, 1927, though they divorced in 1943. Phoebe Foster passed away in June 1975 in Boston, Massachusetts, leaving behind a legacy in the performing arts.