Alma Taylor was an English actress best known for her roles in the ‘Tilly the Tomboy’ series, as well as movies like ‘David Copperfield’ and ‘The House of Marney’. She started acting in silent films as a child and continued her career into television.
Personal and Family Life
Born on January 3, 1895, in London, England, Alma Taylor had a long career in film that began in 1907. She was married to Leonard Avery from 1936 until his death in 1953. Alma worked closely with producer Cecil M. Hepworth throughout her silent film career, where she gained popularity and became a well-known figure in British cinema.
Career
Alma’s acting career spanned several decades, starting as a child star in silent films and later transitioning to television. Despite experiencing a decline in her stardom in the 1920s, she continued to work in various productions, showcasing her talent in roles that suited her charming persona. She is especially remembered for her innocent, playful characters that appealed to audiences.
Death and Legacy
Alma Taylor passed away on January 23, 1974, in London, England, due to a stroke. Her legacy lives on as one of the prominent figures of early British cinema, particularly in the realm of silent films. She is remembered for her contributions to the film industry and her enduring roles that continue to be celebrated.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Tilly in a Boarding House | 1912-09-16 | Tilly |
| Tilly and the Fire Engines | 1911-09-16 | Tilly |
| The Outrage | 1915-01-02 | |
| Comin’ Thro’ the Rye | 1916-01-02 | |
| The Leopard’s Spots | 1918-07-22 | The Woman |
| Helen of Four Gates | 1920-09-01 | Helen |
| Things Are Looking Up | 1935-06-09 | Schoolmistress |
| The Basilisk | 1914-12-01 | |
| Tilly the Tomboy Visits the Poor | 1910-09-16 | Tilly |
| David Copperfield | 1913-01-02 | Dora Spenlow |
| The Man Who Knew Too Much | 1956-05-16 | Embassy Guest (uncredited) |
| Annie Laurie | 1916-06-01 | Annie Laurie |
| Anna the Adventuress | 1920-02-01 | Anna / Annabel Pelissier |
| Shadow of Egypt | 1924-11-01 | Lilian Westcott |
| Stock Car | 1955-01-01 | Nurse Sprott |
| An Engagement of Convenience | 1914-03-27 | The Typist |
| Comin’ Thro the Rye | 1923-11-01 | Helen Adair |
| Deadlock | 1931-09-04 | Mrs. Tring |
| Bachelor’s Baby | 1932-08-22 | Aunt Mary |
| The House of Marney | 1927-04-04 | |
| Mist in the Valley | 1923-03-01 | Margaret Yeoland/’Heather Moreland’ |
| Everybody Dance | 1936-09-06 | Rosemary Spurgeon |
| Lost | 1956-01-31 | Mrs. Bellamy (Uncredited) |
| Are We Down-Hearted? | 1911-01-01 | |
| I Do Like to Be Where the Girls Are | 1912-01-23 | |
| Blue Murder at St. Trinian’s | 1957-12-01 | Prince Bruno’s Mother |
| When Tilly’s Uncle Flirted | 1911-03-18 | Tilly |
| Lilacs in the Spring | 1954-12-21 | 1st Woman |
| A Seaside Introduction | 1911-10-01 | The Girl |
| Broken in the Wars | 1919-01-01 | Lady Dorothea |
| Tansy | 1921-09-01 | Tansy Firle |
| Der Hund von Baskerville | 1929-08-28 | Mrs. Barrymore |
| Tilly’s Party | 1911-04-01 | Tilly |
| Oliver Twist | 1912-10-24 | Nancy |
| Dollars in Surrey | 1921-08-31 | |
| Die stärkere Macht | 1929-09-23 | |
| Quinneys | 1927-12-01 | Susan Quinney |
| A South Sea Bubble | 1928-08-03 | Mary Ottery |