""The Actress"" is a novel written by Louise Closser Hale, first published in 1924. The story follows the life of Gertrude Lawrence, a talented actress who rises to fame in the early 20th century. Gertrude is a strong-willed and ambitious woman who is determined to succeed in the competitive world of theater. She faces many challenges along the way, including difficult relationships, personal tragedies, and professional setbacks. Despite these obstacles, Gertrude remains focused on her career and becomes one of the most celebrated actresses of her time. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, sacrifice, and the price of fame. It is a captivating and insightful portrayal of the life of a successful actress in the early 20th century.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1909 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.