Meet Tiny Kline, the daring 'iron jawed' aerialist and queen of the Slide for Life.
Tiny Kline (1891-1964), born Elvira Emma Klemke, was a Hungarian-born Jewish immigrant who arrived in the United States in 1905. While her stage name might suggest a diminutive stature, Tiny Kline possessed a spirit and talent that were anything but small. She was a pioneering female stunt performer, best known for her breathtaking Slide for Life, a feat that captivated audiences and cemented her place in entertainment history. Tiny Kline inspired several scenes in Silver Echoes.