Gertrude Short

Gertrude Short

ACTRESS

Married to director/writer Scott Pembroke, daughter of actor Lew Short and sister of actress Florence Short. Gertrude was in vaudeville for five years then moved to the legit stage and onto Hollywood in 1922. From 1924 to 1925, Short played in a series of "Telephone Girl" comedies, directed by her husband. She continued playing telephone operators in several of her sound films. In fact, her last screen appearance was as an operator in the 1945 film "Weekend at the Waldorf." During WWII Short left the screen to work at Lockheed and stayed there until she retired in 1967.
  • When was
    Gertrude Short born?

    Gertrude Short was born on Sunday, April 6, 1902

  • Where was
    Gertrude Short born?

    Gertrude Short was born in Ccnati, Ohio, USA

  • How old was
    Gertrude Short when they died?

    Gertrude Short was 66

  • When did Gertrude Short die?

    Gertrude Short died on
    Wednesday, July 31, 1968

  • How tall is Gertrude Short?

    Gertrude Short is 5'3"(1.6m)


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