Talk:Natacha Rambova

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[edit] Rambova's Sexuality

I added the material about Rambova's possible affair with Nazimova under the IP 64.228.99.78 (I had thought I was signed in to Wikipedia, but wasn't). Anyway, my source is Emily Leider's biography of Rudolph Valentino that also includes a lot of material about Rambova. Leider--who is undecided herself about whether or not Rambova had an affair with Nazimova--draws on both Gavin Lambert's biography of Alla Nazimova, Nazimova (1997)which argues Rambova was in fact bisexual, and Michael Morris's Madame Valentino(1992) which argues just as firmly that she was not.

I myself am very tired of all these dubious rumours about actresses and writers that have added to Wikipedia in recent months, but here there does seem to be some justification in at least mentioning that Rambova may have been involved with Nazimova. Leider's biography is generally well respected (going by the reviews I read anyway), and she does make an effort to treat questions about Rambova's sexuality in a balanced manner.

There are no doubt many Wikipedians whose knowledge of Nazimova and Rambova is far greater than mine, and if they chose to take issue with my source, that's fine.

Miss Tabitha 02:12, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Mormon?

Rambova is listed in several categories stating she was Mormon. Though she was a descendent of a prominent Mormon leader, there is no evidence (that I have found, anyway) that Rambova identified as Mormon. Until someone can provide citation, I'm removing her from these categories. -Porlob 17:02, 12 October 2006 (UTC)