Gertrude Olmstead

Movie Actress

Birthday November 13, 1897

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Illinois

DEATH DATE Jan 18, 1975 (77)

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About

Silent-film era star who appeared in more than 40 films, including The Monster in 1925 and The Boob in 1926.

Before Fame

She made her debut silver screen appearance when she was 17 years old.

Trivia

Like many silent-film era stars, she failed to make the transition to talking pictures.

Family Life

She was married to MGM director Robert Z. Leonard for close to 40 years before his death.

Associated With

She was in several of MGM's first color films, including The Show of Shows, which starred Myrna Loy.