Florence Vidor was an American actress known for her roles in silent films such as A Tale of Two Cities, The Patriot, and Alice Adams. She was a prominent figure in early Hollywood, recognized for her beauty and talent.
Personal and Family Life
Florence Vidor was born as Florence Iona Arto on July 23, 1895, in Houston, Texas. She was the daughter of John F. Arto, who worked as a realtor, and Ida. Florence studied at public and finishing schools, and briefly attended the Convent of the Sacred Heart. She married filmmaker King Vidor in 1915, with whom she had a daughter named Suzanne in 1919. The couple later moved to Hollywood in pursuit of their careers.
Career
Florence started her acting career in silent films, quickly gaining recognition for her roles. She starred alongside notable actors such as Sessue Hayakawa and Julian Eltinge. Under the direction of her husband, she appeared in significant films like The Other Half and Alice Adams, solidifying her status as a leading actress. However, her career took a downturn with her first talking film, Chinatown Nights, which prompted her to retire from acting.
Death and Legacy
Florence Vidor passed away on November 3, 1977, in Pacific Palisades, California, due to heart failure. She left behind a legacy as one of the great beauties of early Hollywood and is remembered for her contributions to silent film. Despite her short-lived career, Florence’s impact on the film industry during her time remains significant.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
The Patriot
1928-09-01
Countess Ostermann
The Marriage Circle
1924-02-10
Charlotte Braun
Are Parents People?
1925-07-14
Mrs. Hazlitt
The Jack-Knife Man
1920-07-31
Marcia Montgomery
Barbara Frietchie
1924-09-26
Barbara Frietchie
Doomsday
1928-02-19
Mary Viner
The Grand Duchess and the Waiter
1926-02-21
The Grand Duchess Zenia
The Secret Game
1917-12-03
Kitty Little
You Never Know Women
1926-09-20
Vera
Hail the Woman
1921-11-28
Judith Beresford
Chinatown Nights
1929-03-29
Joan Fry
The Other Half
1919-08-18
Katherine Boone
Souls for Sale
1923-04-22
Self – Celebrity Actress (uncredited)
The Eagle of the Sea
1926-10-17
Louise Lestron
Old Wives for New
1918-05-18
Juliet Raeburn
The Virginian
1923-09-29
Molly Wood
Sea Horses
1926-02-22
Helen Salvia
A Tale of Two Cities
1917-03-10
Mimi
One Woman to Another
1927-09-17
Rita Farrell
The Magnificent Flirt
1928-06-02
Mme. Florence Laverne
Husbands and Lovers
1924-11-02
Grace Livingston
Skin Deep
1922-09-01
Ethel Carter
Beau Revel
1921-03-19
Nellie Steel
The World At Her Feet
1927-05-14
Jane Randall
Hidden Pearls
1918-02-18
Enid Benton
The Honor of His House
1918-04-01
Lora Horning
The White Man’s Law
1918-05-06
Maida Verne
Lying Lips
1921-01-30
Nancy Abbott
The Real Adventure
1922-05-28
Rose Stanton
Grounds for Divorce
1925-07-27
Alice Sorbier
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