The Crimes And Times of Dorothy Gibson
One of the most fascinating women of the 20th century survived the Titanic and Nazis.
Even from a young age, Dorothy Gibson had an interesting life. When she was just 3 years old, her father died. Her mother quickly married John Leonard Gibson. John adopted the little girl and doted on her.
Dorothy knew early on that she wanted to be an entertainer. Whenever there was an audience, she would put on a show for them. The applause sent her self-esteem on an upward swing, so she knew that it was her destiny.
When she was 17, she hit the stage. Often in vaudeville acts, but she was also known to sing and act. The audience loved her. Many would ask if she would be performing that night, encouraging theatre owners to book her more and more.
In 1909, she caught the eye of renowned artist Harrison Fisher. Dorothy began modeling for him. Landing on postcards and eventually on the cover of Cosmopolitan Magazine.
As her career soared, she met George Henry Battier Jr. The couple fell in passionate love and quickly married. By 1913, the relationship soured, and they divorced. It is believed that George was frustrated by his wife’s refusal to give up her career and cater to him.
