Violet Virginia Blackton was an American actress who is best known for The Virgin Queen, The Common Cause, and The Glorious Adventure. She was born on June 22, 1910, in Brooklyn, New York, and passed away on March 28, 1965, in Pasadena, California.
Personal and Family Life
Violet was the daughter of J. Stuart Blackton, a pioneer filmmaker, and actress Paula Blackton. She had one brother, Charles Stuart Blackton, and two half-siblings, Marian Constance Blackton and J. Stuart Blackton Jr. Throughout her life, she was married twice, first to Cornell Woolrich and later to William Jacob Bowers until her death.
Career
Violet Virginia Blackton had a significant career in film during the early 20th century, known for her roles in various movies. She appeared in notable films such as The Virgin Queen, where she played Lettice Knollys, and The Glorious Adventure, where she portrayed Lady Beatrice. Her work contributed to her family’s legacy in the film industry.
Death and Legacy
Violet Blackton died on March 28, 1965, in Pasadena, California. Her contributions to cinema and her connection to early film history through her family make her a notable figure in American film heritage. Despite her passing, her legacy continues to be remembered in the film community.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1933 | March of the Movies | Woman in Garden in Camera Obscura Scene |
| 1923 | The Virgin Queen | Lettice Knollys (as Violet Blackton) |
| 1922 | The Glorious Adventure | Lady Beatrice – Younger |
| 1922 | The Moonshine Trail | Katie Jones |
| 1919 | A House Divided | Violet (as Violet Blackton) |
| 1919 | The Littlest Scout | Violet Wyngate (as Violet Blackton) |
| 1919 | The Common Cause | Little Belgian Refugee (as Violet Blackton) |
| 1917 | The Diary of a Puppy | Short |
| 1917 | The Fairy Godfather | Short |
| 1917 | Satin and Calico | Short |
| 1917 | The Little Strategist | Short |
| 1917 | A Spring Idyl | Short |
| 1917 | The Collie Market | Short |