35 Gorgeous Portrait Photos of Esther Ralston in the 1920s and ’30s

Esther Ralston (1902–1994) was an American actress, most active during the 1920s and 1930s. She began her career in the silent film era and made the transition to talkies with ease. Ralston was known for her charming and youthful appearance, often portraying the “girl next door” type. She appeared in numerous films across a range of genres, including drama, comedy, and romance.

Ralston’s most prominent sound picture was To the Last Man in 1933. Despite her early success, her film career began to decline in the late 1930s, and she eventually retired from acting in the 1940s, although she made occasional appearances in television and film after that.

Ralston’s career is often overshadowed by other actresses of her time, but she left behind a legacy as a talented actress who navigated the shift from silent films to talkies with grace. Take a look at these gorgeous photos to see the beauty of young Esther Ralston in the 1920s and 1930s.