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Florence Lawrence

Also Known As: Florence Annie Bridgwood

Birth Date

January 1, 1886

Death Date

December 28, 1938

(passed away at 52)

Place of Birth

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Florence Lawrence (born Florence Annie Bridgwood; January 2, 1886 – December 28, 1938) was a Canadian-American stage performer and film actress. She is often referred to as "The First Movie Star", and was the first film actor to be named publicly. At the height of her fame in the 1910s, she was known as "The Biograph Girl" for work as one of the leading ladies in silent films from the Biograph Company. Lawrence appeared in almost 300 films for various motion picture companies throughout her career.

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The Stepmother

1776, or The Hessian Renegades

The Hoyden

After All

Counterfeiters

Eradicating Aunty

Night Must Fall

Sisters

Lady Helen's Escapade

The Curtain Pole

Mrs. Jones Entertains

Her Child's Honor

Man on the Flying Trapeze

Secrets

The Joneses Have Amateur Theatricals

So Big!

The Casting Couch

The Shaughraun, an Irish Romance

The Automobile Thieves

Richard III, a Shakespearian Tragedy