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

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- Name
- Vera Steadman
- Born
- 23 June 1900
- Birthplace
- Monterey, California, U.S.
- Died
- 14 December 1966
- Place of death
- Long Beach, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- Actress
- Spouse
- Jack Taylor (?–1923) Martin Padway (1935–1938, divorce) Joseph Milton Flynn (1948–1966)
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
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Steadman appeared in more than 90 films between 1915 and 1941, in her first years appearing as one of the Sennett Bathing Beauties. She worked for Fox for four months before joining Universal, and she later made films for Christie Film Company. She was in a serious automobile accident in Lordsburg, New Mexico, on February 5, 1926. Steadman had been traveling to Palm Beach, Florida, with actress Marie Prevosts mother Hughina and Hollywood studio owner Al Christie when their vehicle overturned. Steadman and Christie sustained serious injuries, but survived Her marriage to orchestra leader Jackie Taylor ended in divorce on June 14, 1923. On April 17, 1935, she married Martin Padway in Van Nuys. They were divorced on August 8, 1938. She married Joseph Milton Flynn in November, 1948, and they remained wed until her death. She was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Long Beach).

Advertisement promoting films of the Christie Film Company, with actors Eddie Barry, Bobby Vernon, Fay Tincher, Neal Burns, Dorothy Devore, Helen Darling, Vera Steadman, Laura La Plante, Earle Rodney, Harry Gribbon, Charlotte Merriam, Irene Dalton, and Teddy Sampson, on pages 28 and 29 of the October 9, 1920 Exhibitors Herald.
Christie Film Company · Exhibitors Herald (Oct. - Dec. 1920) on the Internet Archive

Advertisement for the American mystery film 813 (1920) with Wedgwood Nowell, the other actors are not identified, from the insert after page 18 of the November 27, 1920 Exhibitors Herald.
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Key facts
• Name — Vera Steadman • Born — 23 June 1900 • Birthplace — Monterey, California, U.S. • Died — 14 December 1966 • Place of death — Long Beach, California, U.S. • Occupation — Actress • Years Active — 1915–1941 • Spouse — Jack Taylor (?–1923) Martin Padway (1935–1938, divorce) Joseph Milton Flynn (1948–1966)
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Vera Steadman (23 June 1900 – 14 December 1966) is documented in the authority records of the Bibliothèque nationale de France. Vera Steadman was born on 23 June 1900 and died on 14 December 1966.
Filmography
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
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Monterey.
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- 1.Vera Steadman is the original bathing beauty. Evening Public Ledger. 14. July 5, 1921.
- 2.Balducci, Anthony. Lloyd Hamilton: Poor Boy Comedian of Silent Cinema. McFarland. 192. July 17, 2009. 978-0-7864-4159-4.
- 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. 12. June 16, 1923.
- 5.Vera Steadman Recently Wed, She Discloses. The Los Angeles Times. 19. May 1, 1935.
- 6.Vera Steadman wins decree from tire store operator. The Los Angeles Times. 20. August 9, 1938.
- 7.Silents Actress Weds. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Associated Press. 31. November 17, 1948.
- 8.Silent Film Star Dies in Long Beach. Independent. 24. December 17, 1966.
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