Frances Raymond was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Fools for Luck, The Last of the Duanes, and Seven Chances. She enjoyed a long career in both silent films and sound movies, contributing significantly to early Hollywood.
Personal and Family Life
Frances Raymond, born Mary Frances Kelley, came from a family with a strong heritage in the arts. She was the daughter of Mary (née Cullinan) and Michael Kelley. Frances was married to David Henderson, a stage producer, until his death. Throughout her life, she was sometimes known by other names, including Frankie Raymond and Mrs. Mary Francis Henderson.
Career
Frances had a prolific career spanning several decades, starting in the silent film era. She was active in the industry from the 1910s to the 1940s and appeared in numerous films, many of which are now considered classics. Notably, her performances in films like Fools for Luck and The Lady Eve highlighted her versatility as an actress.
Death and Legacy
Frances Raymond passed away on June 18, 1961, in Hollywood, California. Her contributions to early cinema earned her a place in film history, and she is remembered for her extensive work in both silent and sound films. Although she may not be as widely recognized today, her performances left a lasting impact on the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Chances | 1925-03-15 | Mrs. Jones |
| What Happened to Jones | 1926-02-08 | Mrs. Bigbee |
| The Other Half | 1919-08-18 | Mrs. Boone |
| Behind the Front | 1926-02-22 | Mrs. Bartlett-Cooper |
| Get Your Man | 1927-12-06 | Mrs. Worthington |
| Everything’s Rosie | 1931-05-22 | Woman |
| You Can’t Take It with You | 1938-09-01 | Neighbor (uncredited) |
| The Lady Eve | 1941-02-25 | Old Lady on Ship (uncredited) |
| The Awful Truth | 1937-10-21 | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Three’s a Crowd | 1927-08-28 | |
| Champagne Waltz | 1937-02-05 | Concert Attendee |
| Cafe Society | 1939-03-03 | Justice of the Peace’s Wife |
| The Ghost Breaker | 1922-09-10 | Aunt Mary Jarvis |
| Illusion | 1929-09-21 | Mrs. Y |
| West Point Widow | 1941-06-20 | Old Lady at Beach |
| The Midlanders | 1920-12-01 | Mrs. Van Hart |
| A Chapter in Her Life | 1923-09-17 | Madge Everingham |
| Li Ting Lang | 1920-07-24 | Priscilla Mayhew |
| The Last of the Duanes | 1919-09-14 | Buck’s mother (as Frankie Raymond) |
| The Best Man | 1919-05-04 | Mrs. Hathaway |
| One a Minute | 1921-06-19 | Granma Knight |
| Flirting with Love | 1924-08-17 | Mrs. Cameron |
| The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln | 1924-02-02 | Scott’s mother |
| Hurricane’s Gal | 1922-07-01 | Mrs. Fairfield |
| Satan in Sables | 1925-10-14 | Sophia |
| The Best of Luck | 1920-07-01 | The Countess of Strathcaird |
| Fools For Luck | 1917-10-08 | Mama (as Frankie Raymond) |
| California Straight Ahead | 1925-09-12 | Mrs. Hayden |
| The Gay Defender | 1927-12-10 | Aunt Emily |
| The Strange Case of Mary Page | 1916-01-24 | Mrs. Page |
| The Misleading Lady | 1916-01-03 | Mrs. Cannell |
| The Chaperon | 1916-11-20 | Mrs. Hemingway |
| A Light Woman | 1920-09-20 | The Mother |
| Miss Hobbs | 1920-05-19 | Mrs. Kingsearl |
| Money, Money, Money | 1923-01-01 | Mrs. Hobbs |
| Life with Henry | 1941-01-23 | Elderly Woman (uncredited) |
| Two Weeks with Pay | 1921-05-01 | Mrs. Wainsworth |
| One Wild Week | 1921-04-08 | Mrs. Brewster |