Florence Deshon was an American actress known for her roles in silent films like The Desired Woman, Dangerous Days, and The Roof Tree. She started her career as a stage actress and became a notable figure in the early film industry.
Personal and Family Life
Florence Deshon was born as Florence Danks on July 19, 1893, in Tacoma, Washington. She was the daughter of Samuel and Florence C. Danks, and her ancestry included both Austrian and English roots. Deshon entered the entertainment world as a stage actress, sharing the stage with well-known names such as Mary Boland.
Career
Deshon made her film debut in 1915 in The Beloved Vagabond and went on to star in 24 silent films, achieving fame particularly for her performance in The Desired Woman in 1918. Her last movie role was in The Roof Tree, released in 1921, shortly before her untimely passing.
Death and Legacy
Florence Deshon died on February 4, 1922, in New York City from illuminating gas poisoning. She was found unconscious in her apartment with a gas jet left open. While the New York Medical Examiner ruled her death an accident, there were lingering rumors that it could have been a suicide due to personal grief.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dangerous Days | 1920-03-14 | Marion Haydon |
| Curtain | 1920-09-06 | Lila Grant |
| Dollars and Sense | 1920-06-27 | Daisy |
| Jaffery | 1916-07-15 | Liosha |
| The Cup of Fury | 1920-01-01 | Polly Widdicombe |
| The Clutch of Circumstance | 1918-08-26 | Lory Williams |