Florence Nelson was an American actress who is best known for Little Women (1917), The Key of the World (1918), and A Fair Impostor (1916).
Personal and Family Life
Florence Nelson was born Emma Florence Fielder on October 25, 1864, in Chelsea, London. There is limited information about her family life, but she pursued a successful career in acting during the early 20th century.
Career
Nelson appeared in several films and plays throughout her career, earning recognition for her talents. Some of her prominent roles include Aunt March in Little Women and Lady Boddy in The Key of the World. She continued to act in various projects until the later years of her life.
Death and Legacy
Florence Nelson passed away on January 12, 1953, in Tooting Bec, London. Her performances, especially in classic silent films, left a mark in the early film industry, and she is remembered for her contributions to cinema.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | His House in Order | Mrs. Merton |
| 1921 | Ernest Maltravers | Mrs. Reale |
| 1919 | The Disappearance of the Judge | Mme. Julia |
| 1919 | The Lamp of Destiny | |
| 1918 | The Key of the World | Lady Boddy |
| 1917 | Little Women | Aunt March |
| 1917 | Her Marriage Lines | Lady Ransley |
| 1916 | A Fair Impostor | |
| 1916 | The Economists | Mother |
| 1916 | Blood Tells; or, The Anti-Frivolity League | |
| 1916 | The Two Roads | Lady Maclaine |
| 1916 | What the Curate Really Did | Gossip |