Marguerite Clayton | |
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Photo of Clayton in Moving Picture World (Aug 1917)
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Born |
Ogden, Utah, United States |
April 12, 1891
Died | December 20, 1968 Los Angeles, California, United States |
(aged 77)
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1909–1928 |
Spouse(s) | Victor Bertrandias |
Marguerite Clayton (April 12, 1891 – December 20, 1968) was an American actress of the silent era. She appeared in 179 films between 1909 and 1928 many of which were westerns with Broncho Billy Anderson and Harry Carey.
She was born in Ogden, Utah, and attended St. Mary's Academy in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 1909, Clayton made her first films, A Mexican's Gratitude and The Heart of a Cowboy, with Anderson. Her film career ended in 1928.
Clayton died in Los Angeles, California, in a road accident. She was buried with her husband Major General Victor Bertrandias in Arlington National Cemetery.