Merta Sterling
Merta Sterling (June 13, 1883 – March 14, 1944) was an American film actress of the silent era who predominantly appeared in comedic roles.[1][2] She appeared in 61 films between 1914 and 1927. She was born Manitowoc, Wisconsin and died in Hollywood, California.
Merta Sterling | |
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Sterling in 1917 | |
Born | Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA | June 13, 1883
Died | March 14, 1944 60) | (aged
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1914-1927 |
Selected filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1917 | Lonesome Luke, Lawyer | Short | |
1917 | Fat and Furious | Merta | |
1918 | Clean Sweep | The Lady Barber | Short |
1918 | The King of the Kitchen | Short | |
1919 | The Janitor | Hefty Hilda | |
1919 | The Sage-Brush League | ||
1920 | Up in Mary's Attic | Lena Gerst | |
1923 | The Handy Man | The cook | Short |
1923 | Scorching Sands | Short | |
1924 | Darwin Was Right | Liza | |
1924 | Women First | Mandy Lee | |
1924 | The Star Dust Trail | The Maid | |
1927 | Paid to Love | Maid |
References
- Slide, Anthony (August 29, 2016). She Could Be Chaplin!: The Comedic Brilliance of Alice Howell. Univ. Press of Mississippi. ISBN 9781496808424 – via Google Books.
- Massa, Steve. "Slapstick Divas: The Women of Silent Comedy". BearManor Media – via Google Books.
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