46+ Get images of Gertrude Short
46+ Get images of Gertrude Short. Married to director/writer scott pembroke, daughter of actor lew short and sister of actress florence short. Born carmen gertrude short, april 6, 1902, in cincinnati, oh; Sister of antrim short (actor) and florence short (actress); Gertrude was in vaudeville for five years then moved to the legit stage and onto hollywood in 1922. Gertrude short was in vaudeville for five years then moved to the legit stage and onto hollywood in 1922.