Adelaide Lawrence was an American actress who is best known for The Queen of Hearts, The Ransom, and The Missing Jewels. She had a significant impact on early cinema during her career.
Personal and Family Life
Adelaide Lawrence was born on April 30, 1905, in Brooklyn, New York. She was the daughter of director and producer Edmund Lawrence. In her personal life, she was married to William Eugene Bourne from August 30, 1941, until her passing in 1989. The couple had two children together.
Death and Legacy
Adelaide Lawrence passed away on October 18, 1989, in Beverly Hills, California. Her contributions to the film industry, particularly in the silent film era, remain recognized today. Though her career spanned only a few years, her roles in classic films continue to be remembered by cinema enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | The Queen of Hearts | Little Pauline |
| 1916 | The Ransom | N/A |
| 1914 | The Missing Jewels | N/A |
| 1914 | The Hour of Danger | Helen – Robert’s Child |
| 1914 | A Secret Crime | Helen – the Five-Year-Old Daughter |
| 1913 | The High-Born Child and the Beggar | A Poor Little Beggar Maid |
| 1913 | Betty Buttin and the Bad Man | Betty Buttin |
| 1913 | The Dumb Messenger | Bessie – The Younger Granddaughter |
| 1913 | The Influence of a Child | Anna Carney – The Child |
| 1913 | The Haunted House | Adelaide Chilton – The Daughter |
| 1913 | The Sneak | Dolly – Elise’s Sister |
| 1913 | The Answered Prayer | The Fisherman’s Daughter |
| 1913 | The Blind Composer’s Dilemma | Little Ella |
| 1912 | The Heart of John Grimm | Mabel Strickland – The Child |
| 1912 | The Street Singer | Pepita as a Child |