Vera Steadman

Vera Steadman (June 23, 1900 – December 14, 1966) was an American film actress of the silent era. Steadman was born on June 23, 1900, in Monterey, California.^[1]

Born(1900-06-23)June 23, 1900

Monterey, California, U.S.

DiedDecember 14, 1966(1966-12-14) (aged 66)

Long Beach, California, U.S.

OccupationActress

Yearsactive1915–1941

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Vera Steadman
Vera Steadman in 1923
Born	(1900-06-23)June 23, 1900 Monterey, California, U.S.
Died	December 14, 1966(1966-12-14) (aged 66) Long Beach, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1915–1941
Spouse(s)	Jack Taylor (?–1923) Martin Padway (1935–1938, divorce) Joseph Milton Flynn (1948–1966)

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Before she began working in films, Steadman was experienced as a swimmer, high diver, and classic dancer.^[2]

Steadman appeared in more than 90 films between 1915 and 1941, in her first years appearing as one of the Sennett Bathing Beauties.^[3] She worked for Fox for four months before joining Universal, and she later made films for Christie Film Company.^[2] She was in a serious automobile accident in Lordsburg, New Mexico, on February 5, 1926. Steadman had been traveling to Palm Beach, Florida, with actress Marie Prevosts mother Hughina and Hollywood studio owner Al Christie when their vehicle overturned. Hughina was crushed by the vehicle and died at the scene. Steadman and Christie sustained serious injuries, but survived

Her marriage to orchestra leader Jackie Taylor ended in divorce on June 14, 1923.^[4] On April 17, 1935, she married Martin Padway in Van Nuys.^[5] They were divorced on August 8, 1938.^[6] She married Joseph Milton Flynn in November, 1948,^[7] and they remained wed until her death. On December 14, 1966, Steadman died at age 66.^[8] She was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Long Beach).