Ethel Marie Burton Palmer [1] (October 23, 1897 - May 1985) [2] was an American comedic film actress. [3]
Ethel Burton was born in New York City and began working in films in 1915. [3] She worked for Vitagraph, World Comedy Stars Film Company and Vim Comedy Company. [3] She often appeared as a supporting actress in films with Billy West and Oliver Hardy. She co-starred in the first four Billy West comedies, during which time she met director Arvid E. Gillstrom. They became a couple and were married in 1917. [4] Burton and Gillstrom divorced in 1931 and Burton continued acting under the name Ethel Gillstrom. [5] [6]
Ethel Marie Burton Palmer [1] (October 23, 1897 - May 1985) [2] was an American comedic film actress. [3]
Ethel Burton was born in New York City and began working in films in 1915. [3] She worked for Vitagraph, World Comedy Stars Film Company and Vim Comedy Company. [3] She often appeared as a supporting actress in films with Billy West and Oliver Hardy. She co-starred in the first four Billy West comedies, during which time she met director Arvid E. Gillstrom. They became a couple and were married in 1917. [4] Burton and Gillstrom divorced in 1931 and Burton continued acting under the name Ethel Gillstrom. [5] [6]