Eugenia Gilbert

Eugenia Gilbert
Eugenia Gilbert
	Gilbert in 1924
Born	November 18, 1902
Died	December 9, 1978 (aged 76); Santa Monica, California
Other names	Eugenie Gilbert
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1920–1929 (film)

Eugenia Gilbert (November 18, 1902 – December 9, 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]

Biography

Gilbert was the daughter of William B. Knapp and Nellie Eugenia (Gilbert) Knapp.^[3] Her birth name was Genevieve May Knapp. She attended schools in South Orange, New Jersey, and New York City^[2] and the Marlborough School in Los Angeles.^[4] 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."^[5]

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."^[6]

Filmography

References

^ Rainey p. 150
^ ^a ^b ^c Katchmer, George A. (2009). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. p. 132. ISBN 9781476609058. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
^ New Jersey, U.S., Birth Index, 1848-1878, 1901-1929
^ "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.
^ "Filmograms". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Ohio, Cincinnati. July 13, 1924. p. 58. Retrieved October 23, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Eugenia Gilbert Signs". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. April 16, 1925. p. 25. Retrieved October 23, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.