Vera Steadman

Vera Steadman
Vera Steadman in 1923
Born	(1900-06-23)June 23, 1900 Monterey, California, U.S.
Died	December 14, 1966(1966-12-14) (aged 66) Long Beach, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1915–1941
Spouse(s)	Jack Taylor (?–1923) Martin Padway (1935 - 1938, divorce) Joseph Milton Flynn (1948 - 1966)

Vera Steadman (June 23, 1900 – December 14, 1966) was an American film actress of the silent era. Steadman was born on June 23, 1900, in Monterey, California.[1]

Before she began working in films, Steadman was experienced as a swimmer, high diver, and classic dancer.[2]

Steadman appeared in more than 90 films between 1915 and 1941, in her first years appearing as one of the Sennett Bathing Beauties.[3] She worked for Fox for four months before joining Universal, and she later made films for Christie Film Company.[2]

Her marriage to orchestra leader Jackie Taylor ended in divorce on June 14, 1923.[4] On April 17, 1935, she married Martin Padway in Van Nuys.[5] They were divorced on August 8, 1938.[6] She married Joseph Milton Flynn in November, 1948,[7] and they remained wed until her death. On December 14, 1966, Steadman died at age 66.[8] She was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Long Beach).

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1916	Luke and the Mermaids		Short
1917	Whose Baby?	Bathing Girl	Short, Uncredited
1917	The Sultan's Wife	Harem Girl	Short, Uncredited
1917	The Pullman Bride	Dining Passenger	Short, Uncredited
1917	Are Waitresses Safe?	uncredited role	short
1920	His Breach of Promise
1920	813	Vashti Seminoff
1921	Scrap Iron	Midge Flannigann
1923	Fool Proof
1925	Stop Flirting	Suzanne
1926	Meet the Prince	Cynthia Stevens
1926	The Nervous Wreck	Harriet Underwood
1933	Morning Glory	Minor Role	Uncredited
1934	A Man's Game	Stenographer
1934	Elmer and Elsie	Blanche
1934	The Captain Hates the Sea		Uncredited
1935	The Drunkard	Telephone Operator
1935	Frisco Kid	Minor Role	Uncredited
1936	Ring Around the Moon	Mayme	Uncredited
1936	The Clutching Hand	Miss Dillon	Serial, [Chs. 1, 6, 10, 14], Uncredited
1936	One Rainy Afternoon	Bit Role	Uncredited
1936	Gambling with Souls	Molly Murdock
1936	Great Guy	Minor Role	Uncredited
1937	Rich Relations
1937	A Star Is Born		Uncredited
1937	That I May Live	Minor Role	Uncredited
1937	The Toast of New York	Minor Role	Uncredited
1937	Merry-Go-Round of 1938	Maid	Uncredited
1938	Prison Farm	Minor Role	Uncredited
1938	The Texans	Woman on Street	Uncredited
1938	Zaza	Minor Role	Uncredited
1940	The Doctor Takes a Wife	Minor Role	Uncredited
1941	Meet John Doe		Uncredited

References

1. "Vera Steadman is the original bathing beauty". Evening Public Ledger. Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. July 5, 1921. p. 14. Retrieved April 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
2. Balducci, Anthony (July 17, 2009). Lloyd Hamilton: Poor Boy Comedian of Silent Cinema. McFarland. p. 192. ISBN 978-0-7864-4159-4. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
3. Location Filming in Los Angeles By Karie Bible, Marc Wanamaker, Harry Medved, p. 61.
4. "Vera Steadman Gets a Divorce". The New York Times. June 16, 1923. p. 12. ProQuest 103201496. Retrieved April 4, 2021 – via ProQuest.
5. "Vera Steadman Recently Wed, She Discloses". The Los Angeles Times. May 1, 1935. p. 19. Retrieved April 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
6. "Vera Steadman wins decree from tire store operator". The Los Angeles Times. August 9, 1938. p. 20. Retrieved April 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
7. "Silents Actress Weds". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Associated Press. November 17, 1948. p. 31. Retrieved April 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
8. "Silent Film Star Dies in Long Beach". Independent. California, Long Beach. December 17, 1966. p. 24. Retrieved April 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.

External links

• Vera Steadman at IMDb