Maude George was an American actress best known for her roles in silent films such as “Foolish Wives,” “Idle Wives,” and “Altars of Desire.” Throughout her career, she often portrayed aristocratic characters, primarily working with the Universal Film Company from 1915 and occasionally appearing in films from Vitagraph and Goldwyn. She never participated in sound films.
Personal and Family Life
Maude George was born on August 15, 1888, in Riverside, California. She was married twice, first to actor Arthur Forde, from whom she later divorced in 1918. Her second marriage was to Frank Passmore, which lasted until her death in 1963.
Death and Legacy
Maude George passed away on October 10, 1963, in Sepulveda, California. Despite her successful career in silent films, she is often overlooked in discussions about early Hollywood actresses. Her contributions to the film industry remain a part of the silent film era’s rich history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Foolish Wives | 1922-01-11 | Princess Olga Petchnikoff |
| Idle Wives | 1916-09-16 | Mrs. Jamison |
| Altars of Desire | 1927-02-15 | Kitty Pryor |
| The Garden of Eden | 1928-02-04 | Madame Bauer |
| ‘Blue Blazes’ Rawden | 1918-02-01 | Babette DuFresne |
| The Wedding March | 1928-10-06 | la princesse Maria |
| The Drums of Jeopardy | 1923-11-01 | Olga Andrevich |
| Confessions of a Queen | 1925-03-30 | (uncredited) |
| The Road to Paradise | 1915-12-06 | Princess Karen |
| The Woman from Moscow | 1928-11-03 | Olga Andreavitshka |
| Merry-Go-Round | 1923-07-01 | Madame Elvira |
| A Son of the Immortals | 1916-05-22 | Countess Makotin |
| The Target | 1916-03-06 | Marian Moore |
| The Silent Battle | 1916-07-24 | Nina Jaffray (as Maud George) |
| The Gay Lord Waring | 1916-04-24 | Countess Olga Imani (as Maud George) |
| Even as You and I | 1917-04-01 | Cleo (as Maud George) |
| The Piper’s Price | 1917-01-08 | Jessica Hadley (as Maud George) |
| The Pool of Flame | 1916-08-21 | Princess Karan (as Maud George) |
| The People vs. John Doe | 1916-12-10 | His Sister (as Maud George) |
| The Devil’s Passkey | 1920-08-08 | Renée Malot |
| A Little Brother of the Rich | 1915-09-06 | Muriel Evans (as Maud George) |
| The Love Toy | 1926-02-13 | Lady in Waiting |
| The Midnight Stage | 1919-01-12 | Nita |
| Six Days | 1923-09-09 | Clara Leslie |
| A Rogue’s Romance | 1919-06-19 | Jeanne Deprenay |
| The Social Buccaneer | 1916-10-16 | Miss Goldberg |
| Heart Strings | 1917-01-22 | Leonie |
| Magda | 1917-10-01 | Theresa (as Maude Ford) |
| Temporary Marriage | 1923-06-30 | Olga Kazanoff, an adventuress |
| The Beckoning Trail | 1916-08-21 | Georgette Fallon |
| Torment | 1924-02-25 | Mrs. Hammond |
| The Frame-Up | 1915-11-08 | Florida Everett |
| Isle of Lost Men | 1928-10-02 | Kealani |
| A Cigarette – That’s All | 1915-08-10 | Barrett’s Wife |
| The Marriage Ring | 1918-08-26 | Aho |
| After the Storm | 1928-04-19 | Molly Dane |
| Monte Cristo | 1922-09-03 | Baroness Danglars |
| The Veiled Woman | 1929-04-14 | Countess De Bracchi |
| The Iron Hand | 1916-05-29 | Slim’s Wife |
| Barbary Sheep | 1917-09-09 | The innkeeper |
| The Honeymoon | 1929-12-31 | Princess Maria, Nicki’s mother |