Vera Steadman (June 23, 1900 – December 14, 1966) was an American film actress of the silent era. Steadman was born on June 23, 1900, in Monterey, California.[1]
Vera Steadman | |
|---|---|
 Vera Steadman in 1923 | |
| Born | June 23, 1900 Monterey, California, U.S. |
| Died | December 14, 1966 (aged 66) Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1915–1941 |
| Spouse(s) | Jack Taylor (?–1923) Martin Padway (1935 - 1938, divorce) Joseph Milton Flynn (1948 - 1966) |
Before she began working in films, Steadman was experienced as a swimmer, high diver, and classic dancer.[2]
Steadman appeared in more than 90 films between 1915 and 1941, in her first years appearing as one of the Sennett Bathing Beauties.[3] She worked for Fox for four months before joining Universal, and she later made films for Christie Film Company.[2]
Her marriage to orchestra leader Jackie Taylor ended in divorce on June 14, 1923.[4] On April 17, 1935, she married Martin Padway in Van Nuys.[5] They were divorced on August 8, 1938.[6] She married Joseph Milton Flynn in November, 1948,[7] and they remained wed until her death. On December 14, 1966, Steadman died at age 65.[8] She was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Long Beach).
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | Luke and the Mermaids | Short | |
| 1917 | Whose Baby? | Bathing Girl | Short, Uncredited |
| 1917 | The Sultan's Wife | Harem Girl | Short, Uncredited |
| 1917 | The Pullman Bride | Dining Passenger | Short, Uncredited |
| 1917 | Are Waitresses Safe? | uncredited role | short |
| 1920 | His Breach of Promise | ||
| 1920 | 813 | Vashti Seminoff | |
| 1921 | Scrap Iron | Midge Flannigann | |
| 1923 | Fool Proof | ||
| 1925 | Stop Flirting | Suzanne | |
| 1926 | Meet the Prince | Cynthia Stevens | |
| 1926 | The Nervous Wreck | Harriet Underwood | |
| 1933 | Morning Glory | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1934 | A Man's Game | Stenographer | |
| 1934 | Elmer and Elsie | Blanche | |
| 1934 | The Captain Hates the Sea | Uncredited | |
| 1935 | The Drunkard | Telephone Operator | |
| 1935 | Frisco Kid | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1936 | Ring Around the Moon | Mayme | Uncredited |
| 1936 | The Clutching Hand | Miss Dillon | Serial, [Chs. 1, 6, 10, 14], Uncredited |
| 1936 | One Rainy Afternoon | Bit Role | Uncredited |
| 1936 | Gambling with Souls | Molly Murdock | |
| 1936 | Great Guy | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1937 | Rich Relations | ||
| 1937 | A Star Is Born | Uncredited | |
| 1937 | That I May Live | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1937 | The Toast of New York | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1937 | Merry-Go-Round of 1938 | Maid | Uncredited |
| 1938 | Prison Farm | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1938 | The Texans | Woman on Street | Uncredited |
| 1938 | Zaza | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1940 | The Doctor Takes a Wife | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1941 | Meet John Doe | Uncredited |
References
edit- ^ "Vera Steadman is the original bathing beauty". Evening Public Ledger. Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. July 5, 1921. p. 14. Retrieved April 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Balducci, Anthony (July 17, 2009). Lloyd Hamilton: Poor Boy Comedian of Silent Cinema. McFarland. p. 192. ISBN 978-0-7864-4159-4. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ^ Location Filming in Los Angeles By Karie Bible, Marc Wanamaker, Harry Medved, p. 61.
- ^ "Vera Steadman Gets a Divorce". The New York Times. June 16, 1923. p. 12. ProQuest 103201496. Retrieved April 4, 2021 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "Vera Steadman Recently Wed, She Discloses". The Los Angeles Times. May 1, 1935. p. 19. Retrieved April 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Vera Steadman wins decree from tire store operator". The Los Angeles Times. August 9, 1938. p. 20. Retrieved April 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Silents Actress Weds". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Associated Press. November 17, 1948. p. 31. Retrieved April 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Silent Film Star Dies in Long Beach". Independent. California, Long Beach. December 17, 1966. p. 24. Retrieved April 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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