Florence Lawrence

Biography

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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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

1909Nominee

Best Performance

1776, or The Hessian Renegades

1909Nominee

Best Performance

Eradicating Aunty

1933Nominee

Best Performance

Secrets

Career Highlights

1995Highlight

Best Performance

The Casting Couch

1932Highlight

Best Performance

So Big!

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Trailer1776 or the Hessian Renegades 1909 D. W. Griffith full movie

1776, or The Hessian Renegades