Mae Gaston was an American actress best known for her roles in films like “The Craving,” “Who Was the Other Man?,” and “Little Orphant Annie.” She had a lengthy career appearing in over 40 films, often playing leading lady opposite notable stars.
Personal and Family Life
Mae Gaston was born Mary Lloyd Warrener on November 11, 1885, in Boston, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Grace Roberts from Wales and Edmund Warrener from London. After her mother passed away during childbirth in 1897, Mae’s family faced several challenges as they relocated several times, eventually settling in Illinois.
Marriages and Relationships
Mae married Fred Curtis Aldrich on March 24, 1903, in Chicago, Illinois, and they had two children, Edmund and Ardelle. However, she eventually abandoned her family. Later, she married Harold Hoover Baker, a bond broker, where she misrepresented her age and failed to mention her children, living a different life in Beverly Hills.
Death and Legacy
Mae Gaston passed away on May 27, 1962, in Sonoma, California. Her contributions to early cinema are remembered, particularly her roles in silent films that showcased her talent as an actress.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Craving | 1918-09-21 | Beulah Grey |
| Bill Joins the W.W.W.’s | 1914-10-24 | Minnie |
| Little Orphant Annie | 1918-12-31 | Annie’s Mother |
| The Man of Bronze | 1918-12-09 | Polly |
| Who Was the Other Man? | 1917-09-03 | Marion Washburn |
| John Ermine of the Yellowstone | 1917-11-05 | Katherine Searles |
| Victorine | 1915-08-01 | The Tight Rope Walker |
| Among the Counterfeiters | 1921-02-09 | Miss Patsy |
| The Marcellini Millions | 1917-05-14 | Nancy Harris |
| The Tear That Burned | 1914-11-08 | The Mother’s Maid |
| Down by the Sounding Sea | 1914-07-28 | Alice – The Beachcomber’s Daughter |
| The Silent Mystery | 1918-11-01 | Betty Graham |
| Missing Millions | 1921-05-25 | Miss Patsy |
| The Great Opium Case | 1921-07-06 | Miss Patsy |
| The Crimson Clue | 1921-06-08 | Miss Patsy |
| $100,000 Kiss | 1921-05-25 | Miss Patsy |
| The Diamond Trail | 1921-05-22 | Miss Patsy |
| The Blackmailer’s Bluff | 1921-05-08 | Miss Patsy |
| Who’s Guilty? | 1921-05-01 | Miss Patsy |
| Dodging the Law | 1921-04-03 | Miss Patsy |
| Sealed Orders | 1921-03-30 | Miss Patsy |
| The Spendthrift | 1921-03-27 | Miss Patsy |
| Nick Carter Down East | 1921-03-21 | Miss Patsy |
| Birds of Prey | 1921-02-23 | Miss Patsy |