Eugenia Gilbert

Eugenia Gilbert (1902–1978) 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
Gilbert and Claire Adams in Man of the Forest (1921)
BornNovember 18, 1902
East Orange, New Jersey
DiedDecember 9, 1978 (aged 76)
Santa Monica, California
Other namesEugenie Gilbert
OccupationActress
Years active1920–1929 (film)

Biography

Gilbert was the daughter of W.B. and Eugenia Gilbert. She attended schools in South Orange, New Jersey, and New York City[2] and the Marlborough School in Los Angeles.[3] 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."[4]

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."[5]

Partial filmography

References
  1. Rainey p. 150
  2. Katchmer, George A. (2009). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. p. 132. ISBN 9781476609058. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
  3. "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.
  4. "Filmograms". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Ohio, Cincinnati. July 13, 1924. p. 58. Retrieved October 23, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Eugenia Gilbert Signs". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. April 16, 1925. p. 25. Retrieved October 23, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.

Bibliography
  • Buck Rainey. Sweethearts of the Sage: Biographies and Filmographies of 258 Actresses Appearing in Western Movies. McFarland & Company, 1992.


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