Vera Steadman
Vera Steadman in 1923
Born(1900-06-23)June 23, 1900
Monterey, California, U.S.
DiedDecember 14, 1966(1966-12-14) (aged 66)
Long Beach, California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1915–1941
Spouse(s)Jack Taylor (?–1923)
Martin Padway (1935 - 1938, divorce)
Joseph Milton Flynn (1948 - 1966)

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]

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

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

  1. ^ "Vera Steadman is the original bathing beauty". Evening Public Ledger. Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. July 5, 1921. p. 14. Retrieved April 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Location Filming in Los Angeles By Karie Bible, Marc Wanamaker, Harry Medved, p. 61.
  4. ^ "Vera Steadman Gets a Divorce". The New York Times. June 16, 1923. p. 12. ProQuest 103201496. Retrieved April 4, 2021 – via ProQuest.
  5. ^ "Vera Steadman Recently Wed, She Discloses". The Los Angeles Times. May 1, 1935. p. 19. Retrieved April 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Vera Steadman wins decree from tire store operator". The Los Angeles Times. August 9, 1938. p. 20. Retrieved April 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Silents Actress Weds". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Associated Press. November 17, 1948. p. 31. Retrieved April 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "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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