Gladys Hanson was an American actress who is best known for The Straight Road, The Climbers, and The Evangelist.
Personal and Family Life
Gladys Hanson was born on September 5, 1883, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. She married Charles E. Cook on April 12, 1916, and they had one child together, but they divorced in 1922. She also had a daughter named Gladys Irene Cook.
Career
Gladys was a character actress who performed on stage and in silent films, working with companies like Famous Players, Universal, and Essanay. She was part of the Broadway scene with the Charles Frohman Company starting in 1907.
Death and Legacy
Gladys Hanson passed away on February 23, 1973, in her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Her work in film and on stage remains a noteworthy part of early American cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Evangelist | 1916-01-17 | Christabel Nuneham |
| The Primrose Path | 1915-12-13 | |
| The Havoc | 1916-03-20 | Kate Craig |