Elsie Jane Wilson

Elsie Jane Wilson

Actor · Director

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
November 7, 1885

Biography

Elsie Jane Wilson (7 November 1885 – 16 January 1965) was an actress, director, and writer during the early silent era of filmmaking. She starred in over thirty films. Between 1916 and 1919, Wilson was credited for writing two films, producing two films, and directing eleven films.

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Elsie Jane Wilson 1
Elsie Jane Wilson 2

Representative Works

The Evil Women Do
The Evil Women Do
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Bettina Loved a Soldier
Bettina Loved a Soldier
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The Circus of Life
The Circus of Life
1.0
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The Dream Lady
The Dream Lady
6.2
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Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
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The City of Tears
The City of Tears
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The Little Pirate
The Little Pirate
4.0
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The Silent Lady
The Silent Lady
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Temptation
Temptation
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The Game's Up
The Game's Up
8.0
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The Cricket
The Cricket
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Perils of the Secret Service
Perils of the Secret Service
9.0
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

The Evil Women Do
1916Nominee

Best Performance

The Evil Women Do

Bettina Loved a Soldier
1916Nominee

Best Performance

Bettina Loved a Soldier

The Circus of Life
1917Nominee

Best Performance

The Circus of Life

Career Highlights

The Dream Lady
1918Highlight

Best Director

The Dream Lady

Oliver Twist
1916Highlight

Best Performance

Oliver Twist