Julia Swayne Gordon
Julia Swayne Gordon was an American actress who appeared in at least 228 films between 1908 and 1933.Biography
Born in Columbus, Ohio, Gordon in 1911 starred in Vitagraph Studios' screen portrayal of the Lady Godiva legend. Perhaps her most memorable performance, however, is as Richard Arlen's mother in the World War I silent film Wings, which won the first Academy Award for Best Picture. In a highly dramatic scene in that acclaimed production, Gordon bids farewell to Arlen as he departs for combat flight training in France, tearfully packing him off with his favorite childhood toy.
Gordon died in Los Angeles, California.Partial filmography
