Eileen Sedgwick (October 17, 1898 – March 15, 1991) was an American actress of the silent era.
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Born | (1898-10-17)October 17, 1898 Galveston, Texas, US |
Died | March 15, 1991(1991-03-15) (aged 92) Marina del Rey, California, US |
Other names | Gretel Yoltz |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1914–1930 |
Relatives | Edward Sedgwick (brother) Josie Sedgwick (sister) |
Born in 1898, Sedgwick was in her first film in 1914 and appeared in more than 110 films during her 15-year career. She was the sister of film director Edward Sedgwick and actress Josie Sedgwick.[1]
Sedgwick changed her name to Gretel Yoltz[2] in the fall of 1927, after which she "found constant work".[3] Before the change, Sedgwick was known as "Queen of the Serials" and was typecast in roles in Western films.[4] The actress disappeared for long enough that casting lists no longer included Eileen Sedgwick.[4]
When Gretel Yoltz visited Gotham Productions, affecting an accent and dressed in "a stunning outfit of clothes", she was given a part in the film The River Woman, after which she was cast for a second film.[4] Eventually people began to recognize her and the ruse ended.[4]
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