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(28 April 1911, Spokane, Washington,
USA - 8 November 1995, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California,
USA.)
 Birth
Name Gertrude Emma Messenger
Her Hollywood career began during the silent film era, and as a
youngster, she was a member of the "Fox Kiddies" (along with her
brother Buddy and sister Marie). She later co-starred in "The Boy
Friend" series for producer Hal Roach.
She starred in over 85 feature films.
Messinger did 1930s westerns with Bill Cody, Bob Steele, Lane
Chandler and Harry Carey, Sr. Future stuntman Dave Sharpe was
also a member of the cast and Gertude was briefly married to Sharpe.
Her last starring/heroine role was in the mid 1930s. After that, she
did occasional supporting/bit roles and her last film appearance was
in the early 1950s. |
