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Julia Swayne Gordon | |
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| Born | Sarah Victoria Smith (1878-10-29)October 29, 1878 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | May 28, 1933(1933-05-28) (aged 54) |
| Resting place | Green Lawn Cemetery |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1903–1933 |
| Spouse | Hugh T. Swayne |
Julia Swayne Gordon (bornSarah Victoria Smith; October 29, 1878 – May 28, 1933)[1] was an American actress who appeared in at least 228 films between 1908 and 1933.
Gordon was born inColumbus, Ohio to Louis and Anna Smith[citation needed] and was educated there.[2] She went to Denver to study dramatics underJessie Bonstelle.[3]
Gordon moved to New York and acted in stock theater, performing withHenrietta Crosman andJames A. Herne.[2]
Gordon's work in film began in 1905[4] with theEdison Company, and in 1908 she moved toVitagraph Studios.[1] In 1911 she starred in Vitagraph'sscreen portrayal of theLady Godiva legend. Perhaps her most memorable performance, however, is asRichard Arlen's mother in theWorld War I silent filmWings (1927), which won the firstAcademy Award forBest Picture. In a highly dramatic scene in that acclaimed production, Gordon bids farewell to Arlen as he departs for combat flight training in France, tearfully packing him off with his favorite childhood toy.
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Gordon was married to Hugh T. Swayne.[4]
Gordon continued to act until her death.[5] On May 28, 1933, she died of cancer at her Hollywood home, aged 54. Her ashes are buried at Green Lawn Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio.[6]
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