Gertrude Robinson

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Gertrude Robinson
Gertruderobinson.jpg
Robinson in 1925
Born(1890-10-07)October 7, 1890
New York City, U.S.
DiedMarch 19, 1962(1962-03-19) (aged 71)
OccupationActress
Years active19081925
Spouses
  • Walter Robinson
(m. 1916;div. 1923)
Children1

Gertrude Robinson (October 7, 1890 March 19, 1962) was an American actress of the silent era.

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Biography

She appeared in 164 films between 1908 and 1925. She was born in New York City and died in Hollywood, California. [1] She was the first wife of James Kirkwood with whom she had a child. [2] [3] Her first husband was Walter Robinson.

Partial filmography

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References

  1. Silent Film Necrology, p.450 2nd Edition c.2001 by Eugene Michael Vazzana ISBN   0-7864-1059-0
  2. "Gertrude Robinson | Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos". AllMovie. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
  3. Who Was Who on Screen, p.399 2nd Edition c.1977 by Evelyn Mack Truitt ISBN   0-8352-0914-8

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