Harriet Hammond

Harriet Hammond (October 20, 1899 – September 23, 1991) was an American actress of the silent era. She appeared in 47 films between 1918 and 1930.

Harriet Hammond
Born	(1899-10-20)October 20, 1899 Kansas, USA
Died	September 23, 1991(1991-09-23) (aged 91) Valley Center, California, USA
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1918-1930

Hammond, who was appearing in prominent roles in the Mack Sennett comedy features, was born in Kansas but had lived in Los Angeles, since her early childhood and was a graduate of Los Angeles High Schools. When scarcely out of high school she conceived the idea of becoming a concert pianist. The strain of six hours a day practice, however, proved too severe, and her health broke down. Starting as one of the Sennett Bathing Beauties she simultaneously developed great power as a comedian, and the Sennett figure. Miss Hammond appeared in "Gee Whiz!" and "By Golly."

She was a blond, had blue eyes and weighed a hundred and fifteen pounds. Miss Hammond was five feet seven inches high, and was a splendid athlete, excelling in water sports.[1]