Winifred Westover was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Cheerful Givers, John Petticoats, and Anne of Little Smoky.
Personal and Family Life
Winifred Westover was born on November 9, 1899, in San Francisco, California. She was married to the actor William S. Hart from December 7, 1921, until their divorce on February 11, 1927. The couple had one child together during their marriage. In her early career, she often played the roles of innocent young women opposite well-known action stars.
Career
Westover started her acting career in the silent film era, becoming known as a blonde leading lady. She signed with Paramount in the 1920s and featured in several films where she often portrayed naive characters. However, she struggled to find success in talkies, with her most notable role in the 1930 film Lummox, a melodrama which did not gain much acclaim.
Death and Legacy
Winifred Westover passed away on March 19, 1978, in Los Angeles, California. Her contributions to early cinema, particularly during the silent film era, are remembered by film enthusiasts. Despite her challenges in adapting to changing film technologies, she is still recognized for her performances in notable films of her time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Love | 1919-03-01 | Winnie (uncredited) |
| Forbidden Trails | 1920-05-15 | Marion Harlan |
| Intolerance: Love’s Struggle Throughout the Ages | 1916-09-04 | The Favorite of Egibi (uncredited) |
| An Old Fashioned Young Man | 1917-04-14 | Mame Morton |
| Cheerful Givers | 1917-04-21 | Estella |
| The Matrimaniac | 1916-12-16 | Hotel Maid |
| Lummox | 1930-01-13 | Bertha Oberg |
| Marked Men | 1919-12-21 | Ruby Merrill |
| Bodakungen | 1920-11-01 | Eli |
| A Village Sleuth | 1920-09-12 | Pinky Wagner |
| John Petticoats | 1919-11-02 | Caroline Meredith |
| The Microscope Mystery | 1916-11-19 | Hilda |
| Anne of Little Smoky | 1921-11-20 | Anne |
| Firebrand Trevison | 1920-09-05 | Rosalind Benham |
| Jim Bludso | 1917-02-04 | Kate Taggart |
| Silkesstrumpan | 1921-01-17 |