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About Elsa Maxwell
At an early age, Elsa Maxwell started making money from organizing games at social events. She would be remembered for introducing the scavenger hunt game which has become popular at many parties over the years. Her popularity increased in the 1920s when she got attracted to some well-known names in the entertainment industry including Tallulah Bankhead, and Noël Coward.
In addition to that, Maxwell was also an author who published quite a number of literature. She was best known for her 1957 publication titled “How to Do It, or the Lively Art of Entertaining”. The American columnist was also popular for her work “I Married the World”.
Acting Career
Her popularity earned her roles in many movies during the 1930s and 1940s. She was best known for her role in the 1943 film “Stage Door Canteen”. Other productions that she appeared in were “Hotel for Women” and “Rhapsody in Blue”.
Family
Her father worked with the New York Dramatic Mirror as a freelance writer.
Interesting Facts about Elsa Maxwell
She became a newspaper columnist after the Second World War.
In 1942, she started hosting a radio show titled “Elsa Maxwell's Party Line”.
American actress Loretta Swit worked as her secretary in the 1950s.
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F.A.Q. about Elsa Maxwell
When is her birthday?
Elsa Maxwell's birthday is on May 24, 1883.
In how many days is her birthday?
Elsa's birthday is in 58 days
How old was Elsa when she died?
She was 80 years old.
When did she die?
She died in November 1, 1963.
How old would she be today?
Elsa Maxwell would be 140 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Elsa from?
She was born in Keokuk, Iowa, U.S..