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[ONLINE] Dolores Del Rio Story: Latina Women Who Conquered Hollywood Online
These Iconic Hollywood Stars paved the way for so many other Latina Actresses during the history of Motion Pictures. They defied racial barriers and persevered creating a bridge for today’s Latina women to follow.
We will explore the stories of the beautiful and talented Dolores Del Rio was the very 1st Latina to cross over into mainstream Old Hollywood. Del Rio opened the door for the fiery Lupe Velez, dubbed the Mexican Spitfire, Katy Jurado is noted as the first Latina for her performance in High Noon & Carmen Miranda who appeared in countless hit musicals and was nicknamed The Lady in the Tutti Frutti Hat.
We will learn the full story of Dolores Del Rio, a woman who defied the odds and carved out her own remarkable cornerstone in Hollywood History.
Presented by Sal St. George of St. George Living History Productions and in cooperation with the Yonkers, Yorktown, and Dobbs Ferry Public Libraries. In-person attendance is at the Will Library branch of the Yonkers Public Library only. To register and for more information, please visit https://www.ypl.org/event/dolores-del-rio-story-latina-women-who-conquered-hollywood-80169
- Date:
- Wednesday, October 8, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event.
- Event URL:
- https://www.ypl.org/event/dolores-del-rio-story-latina-women-who-conquered-hollywood-80169
- Audience:
- Adults Seniors
- Categories:
- Adult Program