Lillian Langdon (November 25, 1860 – February 8, 1943) was an American film actress of the

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. She appeared in more than 80 films between 1912 and 1928. Born in

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, Langdon was a descendant of Montgomery Pike, discoverer of Pike's Peak, and Jasper Crane, founder of Newark. She acted on stage before she began her career in films. In private life, she was known as Lillie H. Bolles. She died at her home in

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, aged 82.

Selected filmography

* '' Kindling'' (1915) – Mrs. Jane Burke-Smith * '' The Wharf Rat'' (1916) * '' Intolerance'' (1916) -

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Diane of the Follies ''Diane of the Follies'' is a 1916 American drama film directed by Christy Cabanne. The film is considered to be lost. Cast * Lillian Gish in the role of Diane * Sam De Grasse in the role of Phillips Christy * Howard Gaye in the role of Don L ...

'' (1916) – Marcia Christy * '' The Americano'' (1917) – Senora de Castille * ''

Jim Bludso ''Jim Bludso'' is a 1917 American drama film directed by Tod Browning. It was Browning's first feature film as a director. Contemporary sources are variable on the matter of whether the direction was a joint effort between Browning and the film ...

'' (1917) * ''

Might and the Man ''Might and the Man'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Edward Dillon and starring Elmo Lincoln, Carmel Myers and Wilbur Higby.Connelly p.386 Cast * Elmo Lincoln as McFadden * Carmel Myers as Winifred * Wilbur Higby as Hiram Sl ...

'' (1917) * '' Indiscreet Corinne'' (1917) * ''

Because of a Woman ''Because of a Woman'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Jack Conway and starring Jack Livingston, Belle Bennett, Louella Maxam, and George Chesebro.Parish & Pitts p.75 Cast * Belle Bennett as Valerie * Jack Livingston as Noel ...

'' (1917) * ''

I Love You I Love You, I Love U, or I Luv U may refer to: Film and television Films * ''I Love You'' (1918 film), a silent drama written by Catherine Carr * ''I Love You'' (1925 film), a German silent drama film * ''I Love You'' (1938 film) a German ...

'' (1918) * ''

Limousine Life ''Limousine Life'' is a lost 1918 silent film comedy directed by John F. Dillon and starring Olive Thomas. It was produced and distributed by Triangle Film Corporation. Cast *Olive Thomas - Minnie Wills * Lee Phelps - Moncure Kelts * Joseph Be ...

'' (1918) * '' Society for Sale'' (1918) – Lady Mary * ''

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'' (1918) * ''

Everywoman's Husband ''Everywoman's Husband'' is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by Gilbert P. Hamilton and starring Gloria Swanson. A print of the film is preserved at the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Plot As described in a film magazine, when th ...

'' (1918) – Mrs. Rhodes * ''

False Ambition ''False Ambition'' is a 1918 silent drama film produced and released by the Triangle Film Corporation. Directed by Gilbert P. Hamilton, the film stars Alma Rubens. Cast * Alma Rubens - Judith/Zariska * Peggy Pearce - Felicity * Alberta Lee ...

'' (1918) – Mrs. Van Dixon * '' Shifting Sands'' (1918) – Mrs. Stanford * '' Daddy-Long-Legs'' (1919) * ''

Prudence on Broadway ''Prudence on Broadway'' is a lost 1919 American silent comedy film directed by Frank Borzage and starring Olive Thomas. It was produced and distributed by the Triangle Film Corporation. Cast *Olive Thomas as Prudence *Francis McDonald as Grays ...

'' (1919) * '' When a Man Loves'' (1919) * ''

The Millionaire Pirate ''The Millionaire Pirate'' is a 1919 American silent fantasy adventure film directed by Rupert Julian and starring Monroe Salisbury, Ruth Clifford and Lillian Langdon.Connelly p.386 Cast * Monroe Salisbury as Jean Lafitte * Ruth Clifford as The ...

'' (1919) * '' His Majesty, the American'' (1919) – Princess Marguerite * '' A Regular Fellow'' (1919) – Mrs. Christy * '' The Triflers'' (1920) * ''

Going Some ''Going Some'' is a lost 1920 silent film directed by Harry Beaumont. It stars Cullen Landis, Helen Ferguson, Kenneth Harlan and Lillian Hall. It was released by Goldwyn Pictures.''Pictorial History of the Silent Film'', p.195 c.1953 by Daniel ...

'' (1920) * ''

The Great Accident ''The Great Accident'' is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by Harry Beaumont and starring Tom Moore, Jane Novak and Willard Louis.Langman p.20 Cast * Tom Moore as Wint Chase * Jane Novak as Joan Caretall * Andrew Robson as Winthrop ...

'' (1920) * '' The Hope'' (1920) * ''

Oh, Lady, Lady ''Oh, Lady, Lady'' is a lost 1920 American silent comedy romance film directed by Major Maurice Campbell and starring Bebe Daniels. It is based on a popular 1918 Broadway stage musical, ''Oh, Lady! Lady!!'' Maurice Campbell was the husband of ...

'' (1920) – Mrs. Farringdon * '' The Triflers'' (1920) * ''

The Mother Heart ''The Mother Heart'' is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Howard M. Mitchell and starring Shirley Mason, Raymond McKee and Edwin B. Tilton.Solomon p.270 Cast * Shirley Mason as May Howard * Raymond McKee as Billy Bender * Edwi ...

'' (1921) – Mrs. Lincoln * '' The Swamp'' (1921) – Mrs. Biddie * '' What's a Wife Worth?'' (1921) – Mrs. Penfield * ''

Kissed ''Kissed'' is a 1996 Canadian romantic/erotic drama film directed and co-written by Lynne Stopkewich, based on Barbara Gowdy's short story "We So Seldom Look on Love". It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 1996. ...

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The Strangers' Banquet ''The Strangers' Banquet'' is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Marshall Neilan and starring Hobart Bosworth, Claire Windsor, and Rockliffe Fellowes.Connelly p. 272 It is based on the 1919 novel of the same title by Brian Oswald Donn ...

'' (1922) * '' Lights of the Desert'' (1922) * '' Fools of Fortune'' (1922) * '' The Glorious Fool'' (1922) * ''

Nobody's Bride ''Nobody's Bride'' is a 1923 American crime film directed by Herbert Blaché and written by Albert Kenyon. The film stars Herbert Rawlinson, Edna Murphy, Alice Lake, Harry von Meter, Frank Brownlee and Sidney Bracey. The film was released on Ap ...

'' (1923) * '' Going Up'' (1923) * ''

The Prisoner ''The Prisoner'' is a 1967 British television series about an unnamed British intelligence agent who is abducted and imprisoned in a mysterious coastal village, where his captors designate him as Number Six and try to find out why he abruptl ...

'' (1923) – Mrs. Garrison * ''

The Wanters ''The Wanters'' is a 1923 American silent society drama film produced by Louis B. Mayer, directed by John M. Stahl and distributed by Associated First National Pictures, which became First National Pictures in 1924. The film stars Marie Prevo ...

'' (1923) – Mrs. Worthington * ''

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'' (1923) * '' Cobra'' (1925) * '' The Thoroughbred'' (1925) * ''

After Business Hours ''After Business Hours'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Malcolm St. Clair and starring Elaine Hammerstein, Lou Tellegen, and Phyllis Haver. Plot As described in a film magazine review, John King enters married life with the p ...

'' (1925) * ''

The Wall Street Whiz ''The Wall Street Whiz'', also known under the title ''The New Butler'', is a 1925 American silent action film directed by Jack Nelson and starring Richard Talmadge, Marceline Day, and Lillian Langdon Lillian Langdon (November 25, 1860 &nda ...

'' (1925) * ''

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'' (1925) – Mrs. Roxanna Adams * ''

The Blonde Saint ''The Blonde Saint'' is a 1926 American silent romantic adventure film directed by Svend Gade. It was produced by Sam E. Rork and released through First National Pictures. Lewis Stone and Doris Kenyon star and young newcomer Gilbert Roland is ...

'' (1926) * ''

The Millionaire Policeman ''The Millionaire Policeman'' is a 1926 American silent drama film directed by Edward LeSaint and starring Herbert Rawlinson, Eva Novak and Eugenie Besserer.Munden p.514 The son of a millionaire is ashamed when he fails to come to the assistance ...

'' (1926) * ''

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'' (1926) * ''

The Cheer Leader ''The Cheer Leader'' is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by Alan James and starring Ralph Graves, Gertrude Olmstead, and Shirley Palmer. Plot Cast * Ralph Graves as Jimmy Grant * Gertrude Olmstead as Jean Howard * Shirley Palme ...

'' (1928)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Langdon, Lillian 1860 births 1943 deaths American film actresses American silent film actresses Actresses from New Jersey 20th-century American actresses