Marguerite Clayton | |
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![]() Clayton in August 1917 issue of
Moving Picture World | |
Born |
Ogden, Utah, U.S. | April 12, 1891
Died | December 20, 1968
Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 77)
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1909–1928 |
Spouse |
Victor Bertrandias (died 1961) |
Marguerite Clayton (born Margaret Fitzgerald;[ citation needed] April 12, 1891 – December 20, 1968) was an American actress of the silent era. She appeared in more than 170 films between 1909 and 1928, many of which were westerns with Broncho Billy Anderson and Harry Carey.
Margaret Fitzgerald was born in Ogden, Utah, [2] on April 12, 1891 and attended St. Mary's Academy in Salt Lake City, Utah. [3] He father was a mining engineer. [4]
In 1909, Clayton made her first films, A Mexican's Gratitude [5] and The Heart of a Cowboy, with Anderson. Her film career ended in 1928. [3] Her employers included Essanay. [4]
Clayton died in Los Angeles, California, in a road accident. She was buried with her husband Major General Victor Bertrandias in Arlington National Cemetery. [6]