Gladys Walton was an American actress who is best known for Pink Tights, Desperate Youth, and The Girl Who Ran Wild.
Personal and Family Life
Gladys Walton was born on April 13, 1903, in Boston, Massachusetts. She was married four times, to Henry Merritt Herbel, Frank Liddell, Spiro (Samuel) Dilles, and Kenneth James Wells. Gladys had six children and was well-known for her charm and talent during her career as a silent film star.
Career
Gladys started her acting career at a young age, working with the Sunshine Comedy Company when she was just sixteen. She was under contract with Universal from 1919 to 1925, earning $500 a week at the height of her popularity. Throughout her career, she appeared in numerous films, becoming a prominent figure in the silent film era.
Death and Legacy
Gladys Walton passed away on November 15, 1993, in Morro Bay, California, due to cancer. She left behind a legacy as a talented actress of the silent film period, remembered for her contributions to early cinema and her memorable performances in several films. Her family, including her son Robert and three daughters, continue to honor her memory.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Tights | 1920-09-25 | Mazie Darton |
| All Dolled Up | 1921-03-28 | Maggie Quick |
| The Untameable | 1923-09-09 | Edna Fielding / Joy Fielding |
| Second Hand Rose | 1922-05-08 | Rose O’Grady |
| The Guttersnipe | 1922-01-30 | N/A |
| The Trouper | 1922-07-23 | Mamie Judd |
| The Secret Gift | 1920-09-20 | Winnie |
| Playing with Fire | 1921-12-19 | Enid Gregory |
| The Love Letter | 1923-02-09 | N/A |
| La La Lucille | 1920-07-19 | Peggy Hughes |
| Risky Business | 1920-12-31 | Phillipa |
| Short Skirts | 1921-06-29 | N/A |
| Top o’ the Morning | 1922-09-04 | N/A |
| Rich Girl, Poor Girl | 1921-01-24 | Nora McShane / Beatrice Vanderfleet |
| The Girl Who Ran Wild | 1922-10-09 | M’liss |
| The Rowdy | 1921-09-19 | Kit Purcell |
| A Dangerous Game | 1922-12-17 | N/A |
| Desperate Youth | 1921-04-25 | N/A |
| A Little Girl in a Big City | 1925-07-20 | Mary Barry |
| The Ape | 1928-03-28 | N/A |