Julian Eltinge
American actor and female impersonator (1881-1941)
Julian Eltinge was an American actor notable for playing female characters. After appearing in the Boston Cadets Revue at the age of ten in feminine garb, Eltinge garnered notice from producers and made his first appearance on Broadway in 1904. As his star began to rise, he appeared in vaudeville and toured Europe and the United States, even giving a command performance before King Edward VII. Eltinge appeared in a series of musical comedies written specifically for his talents starting in 1910 with The Fascinating Widow, returning to vaudeville in 1918. His popularity soon earned him the moniker "Mr. Lillian Russell" for the popular beauty and musical comedy star.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 5 films (1917–1925) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | THE CLEVER MRS. CARFAX | Jesse L. Lasky Feature Co. | 5 reels | B&W | ||
| 1917 | THE COUNTESS CHARMING. | Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Co. | 5 reels | B&W | ||
| 1917 | THE WIDOW'S MIGHT. | Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Co. | 5 reels | B&W | ||
| 1922 | THE ISLE OF LOVE. | Fred J. Balshofer | 5 reels | B&W | ||
| 1925 | MADAME, BEHAVE. | Christie Film Co | 6 reels | B&W |