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Helen Gibson (born Rose August Wenger; August 27, 1892 – October 10, 1977) was an American film actress, vaudeville performer, radio performer, film producer, trick rider, and rodeo performer; and is considered to be the first American professional stunt woman.
Apr 24, 2023 · Proclaimed the “most daring actress in pictures,” Gibson lived up to her billing with episodes like “In Death’s Pathway” (one of several “Hazards of Helen” installments in which she ...
Helen Gibson was one of the earliest serial stars. In 1915 she took over the title role in The Hazards of Helen (1914) from Helen Holmes. Known for her athletic abilities and willingness to do dangerous but exciting stunts, she made the transition from serials to features easily.
Aug 4, 2020 · For this piece I’ll be looking back at the work of Helen Gibson, a truly amazing woman from the silent film era who is dubbed “Hollywood’s First Professional Stunt Woman”. One can only imagine Fred Wenger’s disappointment when on the 27th August 1891, his wife Annie had their fifth daughter. He’d been desperate for a boy for years.
Sep 25, 2014 · Helen Gibson was an American film actress, vaudeville performer, radio performer, film producer, trick rider and rodeo performer; and is considered to be the first American professional stuntwoman. She was born on August 27, 1892 and she passed away on October 10, 1977.
Dec 3, 2015 · Helen Gibson’s strong, handsome face and dark hair gave her the look of someone who would try anything. In 1915, while in her early twenties, she was doubling for the star of the hit serial The...
Helen Gibson was one of the earliest serial stars. In 1915 she took over the title role in The Hazards of Helen (1914) from Helen Holmes. Known for her athletic abilities and willingness to do dangerous but exciting stunts, she made the transition from serials to features easily.
Helen Gibson (born Rose August Wegner) was an American film actress, vaudeville performer, radio performer, film producer, trick rider, and rodeo performer; and is considered to be the first American professional stunt woman.
Dec 5, 2013 · Helen Gibson Silent Serial Queen is a book by Larry Telles about the life story of a woman who spent her 51 year career in film, rodeo, circus and vaudeville. In 1930 she became Hollywood’s first professional stunt woman for many of the major studios.
Helen Gibson (August 27, 1891 – October 10, 1977) was a trick rider, rodeo performer, film actress, vaudeville performer, radio performer, and film producer. She is considered to be Hollywood’s first professional stunt woman.
