Priscilla Bonner was an American actress best known for her roles in Charley’s Aunt, 3 Bad Men, and The False Alarm. She was born on February 17, 1899, in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, and passed away on February 21, 1996, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Priscilla was married twice; her first husband was Allen Wynes Alexander from 1922 to 1926. She later married Dr. E. Bertrand Woolfan in 1928 and remained with him until his death in 1962. Priscilla and her sister, Marjorie Bonner, lived together after both of their husbands died, and they did not have any children.
Career Highlights
Bonner made a mark in Hollywood when she successfully sued Warner Brothers for being fired from The Sea Beast in 1925. She was personally hired by John Barrymore for the film but was later replaced, leading to her legal battle. Despite her early success, she retired after marrying a prominent physician and never acted in a talking film.
Death and Legacy
Priscilla Bonner died on February 21, 1996, in Los Angeles, California. She is remembered for her contributions to silent film, with notable performances in several classic movies. Her life and career were mentioned in Donald Spoto’s book “Madcap: The Life of Preston Sturges,” highlighting her connections to notable figures in Hollywood.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Bad Men | 1926-08-28 | Millie Stanley |
| The Strong Man | 1926-11-19 | Mary Brown |
| It | 1927-02-05 | Molly |
| Long Pants | 1927-03-26 | His bride |
| The Red Kimona | 1925-11-16 | Gabrielle Darley |
| Proud Flesh | 1925-04-27 | San Francisco Girl |
| Honest Hutch | 1920-09-19 | Ellen |
| Officer 666 | 1920-10-30 | Sadie |
| The Silent Feminists: America’s First Women Directors | 1993-06-30 | Herself |
| A Desperate Adventure | 1924-09-25 | |
| Hold Your Breath | 1924-05-24 | Mary |
| The Man Who Had Everything | 1920-10-17 | Prue Winn |
| Tarnish | 1924-08-01 | Aggie |
| The Prince of Headwaiters | 1927-07-09 | Faith Cable |
| Golden Shackles | 1928-03-15 | |
| Homer Comes Home | 1920-06-27 | Rachel Prouty |
| Drusilla with a Million | 1925-06-18 | Sally May Ferris |
| April Showers | 1923-10-21 | Shannon O’Rourke |
| The Purple Dawn | 1923-05-10 | Ruth Ketchell |
| The Earth Woman | 1926-04-04 | Sally |
| Chalk Marks | 1924-09-14 | Betty Towner |
| Where’s My Wandering Boy This Evening? | 1923-07-08 | Nell – Rodney’s Sweetheart |
| Pitfalls of a Big City | 1923-09-02 | Rodney’s Sweetheart |
| Girls Who Dare | 1929-01-01 | Sally Casey |
| Bob Hampton of Placer | 1921-05-01 | Schoolteacher |
| Paying the Price | 1927-04-05 | One of Gordon’s Daughters |