Who was Eleanor Boardman in King Vidor’s life and films?

Eleanor Boardman was an American actress who played a significant role in both the personal and professional life of film director King Vidor. She was married to Vidor from 1926 to 1931.1

In terms of their professional collaboration, Boardman starred in Vidor’s acclaimed 1928 urban drama The Crowd. In this film, she portrayed one half of a couple struggling to navigate life in a harsh and impersonal New York City, a performance that contributed to the film's success and helped earn Vidor his first Academy Award nomination for best director.1