Exhibition: From Pittville to Hollywood: Gustav’s Film Star Brother

Discover the fascinating story of Ernest Cossart, born Emil von Holst in 1876 at 4 Pittville Terrace, now the Holst Victorian House, in this 150th Birthday exhibition.

Younger brother to Gustav, Ernest left Cheltenham for America at the beginning of the 20th century, becoming a Broadway actor and then a favourite in numerous Hollywood films of the 1930s and 1940s, including Kitty Foyle alongside Ginger Rogers.Free with general admission to the museum.Inspired by Ernest’s story? We’re currently fundraising to install a commemorative blue plaque at the Holst Victorian House.

If you’d like to support this project, you can find out more and donate via our JustGiving page, which you can visit either by clicking on the link below, or the ‘Donate’ link on this event’s page.Https://justgiving.Com/page/Ernest-cossart-blue-plaque