Gertrude Selby

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

13Total Films

5.0 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 7, 1894

Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gertrude Selby reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Gertrude Selby's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gertrude Selby remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Gertie's Gasoline Glide, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gertrude Selby Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gertrude Selby's career based on audience ratings.

★5.0

Gertie's Gasoline Glide (1916) movie poster

★5.0

Gertie's Gasoline Glide: Two men are vying for the favours of Gaby. One of them takes her for a motorcycle ride, the other in his car. When the s

Gertie's Gasoline Glide

1916

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Who's Your Father?: This comedy starts with the rescue by a cowboy's dog of a baby that is floating down a gorge toward a cataract in a tiny

Who's Your Father?

1918•Western

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Love and Surgery: Film by Henry Lehrman

Love and Surgery

1914

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The Rural Demons: Billie and Henry, demons of love and jealousy, are both in love with the beautiful daughter of a well-to-do farmer. They

The Rural Demons

1914•Comedy

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Father Was a Loafer: A deadbeat father abandons his wife after she has triplets, who chases him down and exacts comic justice.

Father Was a Loafer

1915•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gertrude Selby.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1920	Pardon Me	-	Flop	Similar →
1919	Easy to Make Money	Ethel Wheeler	Flop	Similar →
1918	Who's Your Father?	-	Flop	Similar →
1917	The Double Room Mystery	Suzanne - a Slavey	Flop	Similar →
1916	A Child of Mystery	Carlotta	Flop	Similar →
1916	The Sign of the Poppy	-	Flop	Similar →
1916	How Stars are Made	-	Flop	Similar →
1916	Gertie's Gasoline Glide	Gaby	Flop	Similar →
1915	Under New Management	Gertie the Stenographer	Flop	Similar →
1915	Gertie's Joy Ride	Gertie	Flop	Similar →
1915	Father Was a Loafer	Miss Rocks - the Heiress	Flop	Similar →
1914	The Rural Demons	The Farmer's Daughter	Flop	Similar →
1914	Love and Surgery	-	Flop	Similar →

Gertrude Selby - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gertrude Selby?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gertrude Selby is "Gertie's Gasoline Glide" with a rating of 5.0/10.

How many movies has Gertrude Selby acted in?

Gertrude Selby has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gertrude Selby?

Other notable films include "Who's Your Father?", "Love and Surgery", and "The Rural Demons".