Eugenia Gilbert (November 18, 1902 – December 9, 1978) was an American film actress of the silent era. She appeared as a leading lady in a number of westerns.[1] In at least three films, she was billed as Eugenie Gilbert.[2]
Eugenia Gilbert | |
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.jpg) Gilbert in 1924 | |
| Born | November 18, 1902 |
| Died | December 9, 1978 (aged 76) |
| Other names | Eugenie Gilbert |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1920–1929 (film) |
Biography
editGilbert was the daughter of William B. Knapp and Nellie Eugenia (Gilbert) Knapp.[3] Her birth name was Genevieve May Knapp. She attended schools in South Orange, New Jersey, and New York City[2] and the Marlborough School in Los Angeles.[4] She won 14 beauty contests, one of which was a national contest sponsored by Rudolph Valentino, which led him to consider her "the most beautiful girl in America."[5]
In 1924, Gilbert had her first role as leading lady in a film, after having smaller parts in westerns and comedies.[2] In 1925, she signed a contract with Mack Sennett to act exclusively in his comedy films "for the next several years."[6]
Filmography
edit- A Certain Rich Man (1921)
- The Man of the Forest (1921)
- The Man from Downing Street (1922)
- The Half Breed (1922)
- Wildcat Jordan (1922)
- Souls in Bondage (1923)
- Picking Peaches (1924)*uncredited
- Sinners in Silk (1924)
- Great Diamond Mystery (1924)
- The Back Trail (1924)
- So This Is Marriage (1924)
- Flames of Desire (1924)
- A Broadway Butterfly (1925)
- The Scarlet Honeymoon (1925)
- The Dressmaker from Paris (1925)
- Seven Chances (1925)
- The Man from the West (1926)
- Obey The Law (1926)
- Hair-Trigger Baxter (1926)
- Wild to Go (1926)
- The Valley of Bravery (1926)
- Laddie (1926)
- Transcontinental Limited (1926)
- Beyond the Rockies (1926)
- The Test of Donald Norton (1926)
- The Crimson Flash (1927)
- Border Blackbirds (1927)
- The Long Loop on the Pecos (1927)
- The Man from Hard Pan (1927)
- Don Desperado (1927)
- By Whose Hand? (1927)
- Melting Millions (1927)
- The Swell-Head (1927)
- The Danger Rider (1928)
- The Apache Raider (1928)
- The Boss of Rustler's Roost (1928)
- The Phantom City (1928)
- The Mysterious Airman (1928)
- The Bronc Stomper (1928)
- After the Storm (1928)
- Courtin' Wildcats (1929)
References
edit- ^ Rainey p. 150
- ^ a b c Katchmer, George A. (2009). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. p. 132. ISBN 9781476609058. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
- ^ New Jersey, U.S., Birth Index, 1848-1878, 1901-1929
- ^ "Beauty Is Little Aid to Actress". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. June 17, 1924. p. 29. Retrieved October 23, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Filmograms". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Ohio, Cincinnati. July 13, 1924. p. 58. Retrieved October 23, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Eugenia Gilbert Signs". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. April 16, 1925. p. 25. Retrieved October 23, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Bibliography
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- Buck Rainey. Sweethearts of the Sage: Biographies and Filmographies of 258 Actresses Appearing in Western Movies. McFarland & Company, 1992.
External links
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