Merta Sterling
Encyclopedia
Merta Sterling was an American film actress of the silent era
. She appeared in 61 films between 1914
and 1927
.
She was born Manitowoc, Wisconsin
and died in Hollywood, California.
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
. She appeared in 61 films between 1914
1914 in film
The year 1914 in film involved some significant events, including the debut of Cecil B. DeMille as a director.-Events:*The 3,300-seat Mark Strand Theatre opens in New York City....
and 1927
1927 in film
-Events:*January 10 - Fritz Lang's science-fiction fantasy Metropolis premieres in Germany.*April 7 - Abel Gance's Napoleon often considered his best known and greatest masterpiece, premiers at the Paris Opéra and would demonstrate techniques and equipment that would not be used for years to...
.
She was born Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Manitowoc is a city in and the county seat of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The city is located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Manitowoc River. According to the 2000 census, Manitowoc had a population of 34,053, with over 50,000 residents in the surrounding communities...
and died in Hollywood, California.
Selected filmography
- Lonesome Luke, LawyerLonesome Luke, LawyerLonesome Luke, Lawyer is a 1917 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd.-Cast:* Harold Lloyd - Lonesome Luke* Bebe Daniels* Snub Pollard* Bud Jamison* Charles Stevenson - * W.L...
(19171917 in filmThe year 1917 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Foundation of Universum Film AG , as a propaganda film company, in Berlin.*Technicolor System 1, a two-color process, is introduced...
) - The King of the KitchenThe King of the KitchenThe King of the Kitchen is a 1918 silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.-Cast:* Harry Gribbon - The chef* Rosa Gore - Owner of the house * Eva Novak - Her niece* May Emory - A crooked lady...
(19181918 in filmThe year 1918 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Following litigation for anti-trust activities, the US Supreme Court orders the Motion Picture Patents Company to disband....
) - The Handy ManThe Handy Man (1923 film)The Handy Man is a 1923 silent comedy film featuring Stan Laurel.-Cast:* Stan Laurel - The handy man* Merta Sterling - The cook* Otto Fries - The overseer* Harry Mann - A mysterious stranger* Babe London - A house guest...
(1923) - Scorching SandsScorching Sands-Cast:* Stan Laurel - Stan* James Finlayson - James* Katherine Grant - Tourist* George Rowe - Arab* Sammy Brooks* Billy Engle* William Gillespie - French officer* Mark Jones - Arab leader* Merta Sterling* Charles Stevenson - Arab...
(19231923 in film-Events:*April 15 - Lee De Forest demonstrates the Phonofilm sound-on-film system at the Rivoli Theater in New York with a series of short musical films featuring vaudeville performers.-Top grossing films :-Films released in 1923:U.S.A...
)