Adda Gleason (December 19, 1888 – February 6, 1971) was an American actress and writer.
On Broadway, Gleason portrayed Charlotte in ''The Dust Heap'' (1924).
Gleason was born in
Chicago,
Illinois. She starred in the 1916 film adaptation of ''
Ramona''. She died in
Los Angeles,
California.
In addition to her acting, Gleason wrote for some newspapers in the western United States, including the ''Morning Journal'' in Albuquerque.
Selected filmography
* ''
To Be Called For
''To Be Called For'' is a 1914 American silent short comedy directed by Francis J. Grandon and written by Wallace C. Clifton. The film stars Earle Foxe and Adda Gleason in the main roles.
Synopsis
''Silas Brown'', a close-fisted country hotel-k ...
'' (1914)
* ''
The Livid Flame'' (1914)
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Ramona'' (1916)
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The Voice in the Fog'' (1916)
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The Spirit of '76'' (1917)
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Fanatics'' (1917)
* ''
That Devil, Bateese
''That Devil, Bateese'' is a 1918 American silent film, silent Action film, action-drama film directed by William Wolbert and starring Monroe Salisbury, Adda Gleason, Ada Gleason, and Lon Chaney. The screenplay was written by Bernard McConville, ...
'' (1918)
* ''
The Thunderbolt'' (1919)
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How Baxter Butted In
''How Baxter Butted In'' is a 1925 American silent comedy film directed by William Beaudine.
Plot
As described in a film magazine review, Henry Baxter is bashful and fails to get ahead in the world because people do not understand him. That is ...
'' (1925)
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The Old Soak'' (1926)
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Man Bait'' (1927)
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The College Coquette
''The College Coquette'' is a 1929 American drama film directed by George Archainbaud and written by Norman Houston. The film stars Ruth Taylor, William Collier Jr., Jobyna Ralston, John Holland, Adda Gleason and Gretchen Hartman. The film w ...
'' (1929)
References
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1888 births
1971 deaths
American film actresses
Actresses from Chicago
American silent film actresses
20th-century American actresses
Broadway theatre people
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