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Gertrude Astor (born Gertrude Irene Eyster; November 9, 1887 – November 9, 1977) was an American motion picture character actress, who began her career playing trombone in a woman's band.
Gertrude Astor (1887-1977) was a versatile actress who played in silent and sound films, from comedies to dramas. She was the first actress to sign a contract with Universal in 1915 and worked with many stars and directors, such as Mary Pickford, Hal Roach and John Ford.
- January 1, 1
- Lakewood, Ohio, USA
- January 1, 1
- Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
The Devil's Pay Day as Hazel Davidson. Some Specimens (Short) as Nance La Belle. The Scarlet Crystal as Helen Forbes. Polly Redhead as Lady Caroline. A Startling Climax (Short) as Margy Summers. Follow the Tracks (Short) as Gertrude - Lee's Wife. A Darling in Buckskin (Short) as Mrs. Lancaster.
Learn about the life and career of Gertrude Astor, the first actress to sign a contract with Universal in 1915. She played in hundreds of films, from silents to talkies, and was known for her height, elegance and wit.
- November 9, 1887
- November 9, 1977
Nov 9, 2021 · Learn about Gertrude Astor's life and career, from her vaudeville and minstrel days to her roles in features and shorts with stars like Laurel and Hardy, Harry Langdon, and Charley Chase. See her filmography, photos, and links to more resources on vaudeville and comedy history.
American actress. Born in Lakewood, Ohio, on November 9, 1887; died on her 90th birthday, on November 9, 1977. Though she was usually cast as a vamp or the other woman, Gertrude Astor is also remembered for her brilliant comedic timing opposite Harry Langdon in The Strong Man, a 1926 silent film.
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Nov 12, 1977 · HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 11 (AP)—Gertrude Astor, whose 50‐year career as a leading lady spanned the silent‐film era and the early talkies, died of a stroke Wednesday on her 90th birthday. At the...
