Florence Gilbert American silent film actress Date of Birth: 20.02.1904 Country: USA

Early Life and Career
Florence Gilbert was born in 1904 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. When she was 14 years old, her mother brought her and her brother Eddie to Los Angeles. In 1920, Florence made her first appearances in silent films, starring in the short film 'Kick' and the drama 'Down Home'. During this period, she signed a contract with Fox Studios.

Success in the Film Industry
Florence worked with renowned directors of the time such as Francis Ford, appearing in his films 'A Rodeo Mixup' and 'Cupid's Rustler'. She also worked under the direction of George Marshall in 'The Fight' and 'The Race'. The year 1926 proved to be the most productive for Gilbert, as she appeared in a dozen short films, including 'The Reporter', 'The Mad Racer', 'A Man Four-Square', and 'The Tennis Wizard'. However, her most notable film of 1926 was the drama 'The Johnstown Flood', directed by Irving Cummings, where she starred alongside George O'Brien, a brilliant actor of the early sound film era.

Marriage and Transition
In the same year, Florence married actor and producer Ashton Dearholt. This marriage marked the end of her successful career in the film industry. Although she no longer worked on film sets, she maintained many friendships within the industry. She and Ashton had two children, Lee and Caryl Lee. Florence became a homemaker while her daughter, Caryl Lee, later pursued a career as an animal trainer in Hollywood under the name Cindy Cullen.

Later Years and Relationships
In 1934, Florence and Ashton divorced after it was revealed that he had developed a close relationship with his co-star Ula Holt during the making of the film 'The New Adventures of Tarzan'. In response to her unfaithful husband, Florence married Edgar Rice Burroughs, the creator of 'Tarzan', who had always adored her. However, their marriage ended in divorce after six years, reportedly due to Edgar's behavior, excessive drinking, and mistreatment of their son Lee, while being overly affectionate with their daughter Carol Lee.

Final Marriage and Death
In 1942, Florence married Albert S. Chase, who adopted both of her children. She lived the rest of her life in Sylmar, California. Florence Gilbert passed away on February 27, 1991.