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

A museum exhibition tracing the life of Ernest Cossart, Gustav Holst's younger brother, who became a Broadway and Hollywood actor.

This exhibition tells the story of Ernest Cossart, born Emil von Holst in 1876 at 4 Pittville Terrace, the building now occupied by Holst Victorian House. Younger brother of composer Gustav Holst, Ernest left Cheltenham for America at the start of the 20th century, became a Broadway actor and appeared in numerous Hollywood films of the 1930s and 1940s, including Kitty Foyle alongside Ginger Rogers. The display is presented as a 150th birthday exhibition for Ernest and is included free with general museum admission.