Marguerite Clayton

Marguerite Clayton

Photo of Clayton in Moving Picture World (Aug 1917)
Born (1891-04-12)April 12, 1891
Ogden, Utah, United States
Died December 20, 1968(1968-12-20) (aged 77)
Los Angeles, California, United States
Occupation Actress
Years active 1909–1928
Spouse(s) Victor Bertrandias

Marguerite Clayton (April 12, 1891 – December 20, 1968) was an American actress of the silent era. She appeared in 179 films between 1909 and 1928 many of which were westerns with Broncho Billy Anderson and Harry Carey.

She was born in Ogden, Utah, and attended St. Mary's Academy in Salt Lake City, Utah.[1] In 1909, Clayton made her first films, A Mexican's Gratitude and The Heart of a Cowboy, with Anderson. Her film career ended in 1928.[1]

Clayton died in Los Angeles, California, in a road accident. She was buried with her husband Major General Victor Bertrandias in Arlington National Cemetery.

Selected filmography

In The Promise Land (1916) with Bryant Washburn.

References

  1. 1 2 Katchmer, George A. (2009). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. ISBN 9781476609058. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
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