Claire Anderson

Claire Mathis Anderson (May 8, 1891 – March 23, 1964), native of Detroit,[1] was a silent film actress who worked with stars such as Constance Talmadge, Harry Carey, Thurston Hall, Tom Mix and Gloria Swanson. She was described as one of the original Sennett Bathing Beauties. [1]

For the English radio DJ, see Claire Anderson (DJ). For the Scottish lawn bowler, see Claire Anderson (bowls).

Claire Anderson
Born(1891-05-08)May 8, 1891
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedMarch 23, 1964(1964-03-23) (aged 72)
Venice, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1914 - 1938
Spouse(s)Harry H. Anderson

She got her start in motion pictures shortly before 1920 when she volunteered to replace a leading lady in a Sennett comedy who refused to enter a lion's cage. After Miss Anderson entered the cage, she received a contract for $675 a week.[1]

Anderson also appeared in the 1944 production of Mexican Hayride at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City.

She was married to Harry H. Anderson, a "wealthy Hollywood automobile agent".[2]

Selected filmography

References
  1. "Claire Mathes Anderson, Silent‐Film Actress, 68". The New York Times. March 27, 1964. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  2. "Black eye is not step to divorce". The Los Angeles Times. June 10, 1925. p. 25. Retrieved November 3, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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