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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.
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- Lakewood, Ohio, USA
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- Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
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
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.
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.
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...
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Gertrude Astor (Born Gertrude Eyster November 9, 1887 – November 9, 1977) was an American motion picture character actress, who began her career playing trombone on a riverboat. Born in Lakewood, Ohio, Astor at the age of 12 ran off and joined a woman's band as a trombone player and toured the states.
