Vera Sisson
Encyclopedia
Vera Sisson was an American actress of the silent era
. She appeared in 79 films between 1913
and 1926
.
She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory
and died in Carmel, California from a barbiturate
overdose.
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 79 films between 1913
1913 in film
The year 1913 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* The Squaw Man, the first Hollywood feature film, is made.* December 29, Charlie Chaplin signs a contract with Mack Sennett to begin making films at Keystone Studios.* D. W...
and 1926
1926 in film
-Events:*August - Warner Brothers debuts the first Vitaphone film, Don Juan. The Vitaphone system used multiple 33⅓ rpm disc records developed by Bell Telephone Laboratories and Western Electric to play back audio synchronized with film....
.
She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory
Utah Territory
The Territory of Utah was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from September 9, 1850, until January 4, 1896, when the final extent of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Utah....
and died in Carmel, California from a barbiturate
Barbiturate
Barbiturates are drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, and can therefore produce a wide spectrum of effects, from mild sedation to total anesthesia. They are also effective as anxiolytics, as hypnotics, and as anticonvulsants...
overdose.
Selected filmography
- The House in the TreeThe House in the TreeThe House in the Tree is a 1913 American silent short film written by Lloyd Lonergan starring William Garwood and Billie Bennett.-Cast:*Josie Ashdown*Victory Bateman*Billie Bennett*Howard Davies*William Garwood*Dimitri Mitsoras*Muriel Ostriche...
(1913) - The Ten of SpadesThe Ten of SpadesThe Ten of Spades' was a 1914 American silent short film directed by starring William Garwood, Victory Bateman, J.H. Horsey, William Lowery, Muriel Ostriche, C.E. Rogers, Vera Sisson, Josef Swickard, Metta White and Mabel Wright....
(1914) - The Stool Pigeon (1915)
- For CashFor CashFor Cash is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* J. Warren Kerrigan - Arthen Owen* Vera Sisson - Vera Ronceval* J. Edwin Brown - Amos Ronceval * William Quinn - Lee Varick...
(1915) - The Oyster DredgerThe Oyster DredgerThe Oyster Dredger is a 1915 silent drama film written by, directed by and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* J. Warren Kerrigan - Jack* Vera Sisson - Vera* Lon Chaney, Sr.* William Quinn - The Lawyer...
(1915) - The TrustThe Trust (1915 film)The Trust is a 1915 silent drama film directed by and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Vera Sisson - Florence Allison* William Quinn - Florence's husband* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Jim Mason* T. D. Crittenden...
(1915) - The Chimney's SecretThe Chimney's SecretThe Chimney's Secret is a 1915 silent drama film directed by and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Charles Harding* Gretchen Lederer - Mary Ellis* Katherine Campbell - Mary's Sister...
(1915) - The Iron WomanThe Iron Woman (film)The Iron Woman is a 1916 silent American drama film directed by Carl Harbaugh. The film is considered to be lost.- Cast :* Nance O'Neil as Sarah Maitland* Einar Linden as David Ritchie* Alfred Hickman as Blair Maitland* Evelyn Brent as Nannie Maitland...
(1916) - The Married VirginThe Married VirginThe Married Virgin is a 1918 silent film starring Vera Sisson, Kathleen Kirkham and Rudolph Valentino...
(1918) - Love 'Em and Leave 'EmLove 'Em and Leave 'Em (film)Love 'Em and Leave 'Em is a 1926 silent American comedy-drama film directed by Frank Tuttle and starring Evelyn Brent.- Cast :* Evelyn Brent as Mame Walsh* Lawrence Gray as Bill Billingsley* Louise Brooks as Janie Walsh* Osgood Perkins as Lem Woodruff...
(1926)