Gertrude Short
Biography
Gertrude Short was a Cincinnati-born actress who began her career at just five years old in San Francisco's stage production of The Story of the Golden Fleece. She transitioned to film, appearing in over 130 productions between 1912 and 1945 for notable studios like Edison, Metro, and Universal. After a hiatus during World War II, Short returned to acting on Broadway with Arrest That Woman in 1936 before retiring in 1967.