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Gladys Hanson

1884 – 1973

American actress

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About Gladys Hanson

Lived 1884 – 1973 (aged 88). Gladys Hanson was an American actor, stage actor and film actor.

Gladys Hanson (born Gladys Hanson Snook; September 5, 1884 – February 23, 1973) was a stage and silent film actress.

Early years Hanson was born Gladys Hanson Snook, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Harrison Snook.

Career Hanson began her career on the Broadway stage portraying the Duchess in The Spoiler On the stage she played in the theatrical productions Our American Cousin (1908) with Edward Hugh Sothern, The Builder of Bridge (1909) with later film star Eugene O'Brien and The Governor's Lady (1912) with Emma Dunn and future film leading man Milton Sills.

She starred in The Straight Road (Famous Players), The Evangelist and The Climbers (Lubin), The Primrose Path (Universal), and The Havoc (Essanay).

Personal life and death On April 12, 1916, in Atlanta, Hanson married Charles Emerson Cook

On February 23, 1973, Hanson died, aged 89.

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Gladys Snook

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gladys Hanson?

American actress (1884–1973)

When was Gladys Hanson born?

Gladys Hanson was born on 5 September 1884 in Atlanta.

When did Gladys Hanson die?

Gladys Hanson died on 23 February 1973 in Atlanta.

What was Gladys Hanson's occupation?

Gladys Hanson was an actor, stage actor and film actor.

What nationality was Gladys Hanson?

Gladys Hanson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gladys Hanson

· Wikidata: Q5566416

· DBpedia: Gladys Hanson

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