Alice Wilson was an American actress who is best known for What’s Your Husband Doing?, La belle Russe, and The Face in the Dark. Born on June 14, 1887, in Offalan, Missouri, she had a successful career in the early film industry. She passed away on May 12, 1944, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Alice Wilson’s birth name was Alice Lillian Haughton. She was married to Tod Browning from June 1917 until her death in 1944, and she was previously married to Douglas Wilson, from whom she divorced in 1915. Information about her early life and family background is limited.
Death and Legacy
Alice Wilson died on May 12, 1944, in Los Angeles, California. Her contributions to the early film industry, and her performances in various films, have kept her memory alive among silent film enthusiasts. Although her acting career was brief, her work remains significant in the context of American cinema history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Eyes of Julia Deep | August 1, 1918 | Lottie Driscoll |
| The Children in the House | April 29, 1916 | Alice |
| A Love Sublime | March 11, 1917 | The Sculptress (as Alice Rae) |
| The Brazen Beauty | September 9, 1918 | Kate Dewey |
| What’s Your Husband Doing? | January 25, 1920 | Sylvia Pennywise |
| The Willow Tree | January 31, 1920 | Mary Fuller |
| The Dream Cheater | April 4, 1920 | Mimi Gascoigne |
| La belle Russe | September 21, 1919 | Lady Sackton |
| Passion’s Playground | April 1, 1920 | Dodo Wardropp |
| Should She Obey? | May 6, 1917 | Marie Gibson |
| Silk Stocking Sal | November 30, 1924 | Bargain Basement Annie |