Geraghty was born on March 21, 1901, in Rushville, Indiana, attended schools in New York, and graduated from Hollywood High School. Although her parents wished her to stay at home, she went off to become a movie star.
Born on March 21, 1901, in Rushville, Indiana, Geraghty studied in New York schools before graduating from Hollywood High School. However, her parents hoped she would remain at home; instead, she pursued stardom in the film industry.