Geraldine Farrar
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| Born | Alice Geraldine Farrar February 28, 1882 Melrose, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | March 11, 1967 (aged 85) Ridgefield, Connecticut, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1901–1922 |
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Alice Geraldine Farrar (February 28, 1882 – March 11, 1967) was an American lyric soprano who also frequently sang dramatic roles. She was noted for her beauty, acting ability, and "the intimate timbre of her voice." In the 1910s, she also found success as an actress in silent films. Farrar had a large following among young women, who were nicknamed "Gerry-flappers".