florence lawrence

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Florence Lawrence (born Florence Annie Bridgwood; January 2, 1886 – December 28, 1938) was a Canadian-American stage performer and film actress. She is often referred to as "The First Movie Star", and was the first film actor to be named publicly. At the height of her fame in the 1910s, she was known as "The Biograph Girl" for work as one of the leading ladies in silent films from the Biograph Company. Lawrence appeared in almost 300 films for various motion picture companies throughout her career.... more

First Magazine Covers

1914

Breakthrough Years

1907

Became a highly visible leading lady for Vitagraph, achieving widespread recognition, though often unnamed, in many films.

1908

Became the "Biograph Girl," recognized by audiences in numerous films, pioneering screen stardom.

1909

Left Biograph for IMP, becoming the first named movie star, a breakthrough for the star system.

1910

Her identity was famously revealed by Carl Laemmle, making her the first widely-promoted movie star.