Gale Preston Henry (April 15, 1893[1] – June 17, 1972) was an American film actress.

[4][3] In 1920, Henry owned a film production company that had a contract with Special Pictures Corporation calling for her to make 12 two-reel comedies per year.

Spread over two acres on the outer edge of Hollywood, the East kennels trained the most celebrated dog stars in the movies, including Skippy, the terrier who reached stardom as Asta in The Thin Man.

[13][14] She was married to Frederick Ernest Near from November 1939 until at least 1950, at which point they resided in Pearblossom, California.

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