Florence Arliss Explained

Florence Arliss
Birth Name:Florence Kate Montgomery
Birth Date:29 July 1870
Birth Place:London, England
Death Place:Paddington, London, England
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:1921–1934

Florence Kate Arliss (née Montgomery; 29 July 1870 – 12 March 1950)[1] [2] was an English actress. She was married to George Arliss with whom she often costarred. She played his wife in films like Disraeli, The Millionaire, and The House of Rothschild.

On 12 March 1950, Arliss died in her home in London.[3] [4] [5]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1921The Devil Marie's Aunt
1921Disraeli Lady Beaconsfield
1929Disraeli
1931The Millionaire Mrs. Laura Alden
1933The King's Vacation Queen Margaret
1934The House of Rothschild Hannah Rothschild (final film role)

Notes and References

  1. Gerald Lawrence, revised by K. D. Reynolds, "Arliss, George [real name Augustus George Andrews](1868–1946)", Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, Sept 2004 available online. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125060952/https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2ba3c1d04f "Florence Arliss | BFI"
  3. News: Mrs. Florence Arliss, Widow of Actor, Dies . April 29, 2020 . The Decatur Daily Review . Associated Press . 14 March 1950 . Illinois, Decatur . 1. Newspapers.com.
  4. Who Was Who on Screen, p.12 2nd Edition c.1977 by Evelyn Mack Truitt
  5. Silent Film Necrology, p.19 2nd Edition c.2001 by Eugene M. Vazzana