Merta Sterling
Merta Sterling | |
|---|---|
 Sterling in 1917 | |
| Born | June 13, 1883 |
| Died | March 14, 1944 (aged 60) |
| Other names | Myrta Sterling Myrtle Sterling |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1914–1927 |
Merta Sterling (June 13, 1883 – March 14, 1944) was an American film actress of the silent era who predominantly appeared in comedic roles.[1][2] She appeared in more than 60 films between 1914 and 1927. She was born Manitowoc, Wisconsin and died in Hollywood, California.
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | Lonesome Luke, Lawyer | Short | |
| 1917 | Fat and Furious | Merta | |
| 1918 | Clean Sweep | The Lady Barber | Short |
| 1918 | The King of the Kitchen | Short | |
| 1919 | The Janitor | Hefty Hilda | |
| 1919 | The Sage-Brush League | ||
| 1920 | Up in Mary's Attic | Lena Gerst | |
| 1923 | The Handy Man | The cook | Short |
| 1923 | Scorching Sands | Short | |
| 1924 | Darwin Was Right | Liza | |
| 1924 | Women First | Mandy Lee | |
| 1924 | The Star Dust Trail | The Maid | |
| 1927 | Paid to Love | Maid |
References
- ^ Slide, Anthony (August 29, 2016). She Could Be Chaplin!: The Comedic Brilliance of Alice Howell. Univ. Press of Mississippi. ISBN 9781496808424 – via Google Books.
- ^ Massa, Steve. "Slapstick Divas: The Women of Silent Comedy". BearManor Media – via Google Books.