Francelia Billington
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About
Silent film actress who became a talented cinematographer on films like White Sun and Blind Husbands.
Before Fame
At 17 years of age she was signed by Kalem studios to replaced their departed leading actress, Alice Joyce.
Trivia
Developing an interest in operating cameras, she made a number of films for Universal and American Studios. She later appeared in her most acclaimed work, the 1919 film Blind Husbands.
Family Life
She was born in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Adelaide Bueter, a musician, and James Billington.
Associated With
Her film, Blind Husbands, marked Erich Von Stroheim's directorial debut.
