Lillian Walker

Acting

Lillian Walker

Born April 20, 1887 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Died October 10, 1975 · aged 88

In the 1910's she became one of Vitagraph's top stars in silent films.

Known For

Love's BoomerangLove's Boomerang · 1922
Love's Boomerang
★ 7.01922
MovieCrimeDrama
In France a man frames his daughter for poisoning her rich husband.
The Blue Envelope MysteryThe Blue Envelope Mystery · 1916
The Blue Envelope Mystery
1916
MovieDrama
Leslie Brennan, an heiress, suddenly discovers that she is almost penniless, and faces the ordeal of making her own living.
The Better WifeThe Better Wife · 1919
The Better Wife
★ 1.01919
MovieDrama
Charmian Page has developed a great affection for the child of Sir Richard. When the child is seriously hurt in a car crash that has killed his mother Lady Beverly, who was on her way to see her lover, Charmian persuades her wealthy father to pay for the operation that saves the child. Sir Richard marries Charmian for his child's sake, but remains aloof towards her for the memory of Beverly. When he learns the truth about his late wife's infidelity, he begs for Charmian's forgiveness, realizing she is the better wife.
Lillian's DilemmaLillian's Dilemma · 1914
Lillian's Dilemma
★ 8.01914
MovieComedy
Lillian dresses as a man to gain access to a boy's school.
The Show GirlThe Show Girl · 1911
The Show Girl
★ 7.01911
MovieDramaRomance
Audrey, a charming actress, but classed among the show girls, is invited with some of her stage companions, to have lunch with an old friend, by the name of Dr. Renfrew. The doctor and Audrey, eating together, talk over old times and renew their friendship; she takes his attentions seriously and becomes very much impressed with his pleasant companionship. Night after night the doctor attends the performance in which she appears as the "headliner," and never fails to greet her with generous applause and a bouquet of flowers as marks of admiration. To emphasize his friendship or infatuation he sends her a string of pearls, begging her to accept it as a souvenir of happy days gone by. Through a member of the company in which she is playing, she learns that Dr. Renfrew is married, and at her friend's suggestion redirects his note back to his wife.
IndiscretionIndiscretion · 1917
Indiscretion
★ 10.01917
MovieDrama
Marcellus Holloway, a rich widower, buries himself among his books and allows his only daughter, Penelope, to bring herself up.
The Reincarnation of KarmaThe Reincarnation of Karma · 1912
The Reincarnation of Karma
★ 9.01912
MovieDrama
In India, Leslie Adams dreams of a priestess who is turned into a snake by Karma, the high priest. While touring a ruined temple, he finds the snake, who is said to resume human form every 100 years. Assuming her human form, Qunitreea give Leslie's fiancée an amulet, causing her to fall into a permanent sleep. Leslie realizes he is the high priest Karma reincarnated, and that Qunitreea has had her revenge.
A White Man's ChanceA White Man's Chance · 1919
A White Man's Chance
★ 10.01919
MovieAdventure
Minor member of a Boston law firm, Donald Joseph Blenhorn goes to Mexico to investigate Dorothy Charlton's fiancé, Hugh Hankins, who must meet approval of the firm representing her father's will. Blenhorn appears in Mexico disguised as rancher Don Jose, a Mexican aristocrat, and discovers that Hankins is a cad and coward.

Filmography

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The Show GirlThe Show Girl · 1911
The Show Girl
★ 7.01911
MovieDramaRomance
Audrey, a charming actress, but classed among the show girls, is invited with some of her stage companions, to have lunch with an old friend, by the name of Dr. Renfrew. The doctor and Audrey, eating together, talk over old times and renew their friendship; she takes his attentions seriously and becomes very much impressed with his pleasant companionship. Night after night the doctor attends the performance in which she appears as the "headliner," and never fails to greet her with generous applause and a bouquet of flowers as marks of admiration. To emphasize his friendship or infatuation he sends her a string of pearls, begging her to accept it as a souvenir of happy days gone by. Through a member of the company in which she is playing, she learns that Dr. Renfrew is married, and at her friend's suggestion redirects his note back to his wife.

A Show Girl

A Lady and Her MaidA Lady and Her Maid · 1913
A Lady and Her Maid
★ 6.01913
MovieComedy
The photographer sends miss Ophelia a dozen photographs of her in different poses. Selecting the best one, she presents it to her favorite boarder, Billy, who does not think much of it and who gets very indignant when it is compared with the photo of his sweetheart. Miss Ophelia goes up to her room in tears and tells her faithful maid, Belinda, that her heart is broken. Belinda goes down and forcibly tells Billy what she thinks of him. Miss Ophelia resolves on suicide, because no one seems to love her. Belinda gets back in time to prevent this and, to divert her mistress, she suggests that they go together to a beauty specialist. Arriving there, both receive attention. Miss Ophelia gets a new complexion, while Belinda gets new teeth. Both invest in new gowns and dresses and the transformation is complete. At supper time, the boarders are all astounded.

Billy's Sweetheart

Alma's ChampionAlma's Champion · 1912
Alma's Champion
★ 6.01912
MovieDramaRomance
Henry Talbot, the son of the president of the V.C.A.R.R., desiring to get a more comprehensive knowledge of the railroad, accepts a position as engineer on his father's road. Alma Randall, the niece of Stephen Bradish, general manager of the railroad, is reluctant in recognizing him in his position and he in turn makes it very unpleasant for her, so much so that she leaves his home. Going to the railroad station, she enters the cab of the engine driven by her sweetheart and there tells him her story. In the meantime Bradish, missing the girl and learning that she is on the express, orders a special, which overtakes the train driven by Talbot. Bradish is informed by the conductor that Alma is not aboard. At a reception given by her friends in honor of Alma's birthday, Henry is invited. As a surprise Henry's father and Bradish are also present. Bradish assumes the authoritative with Alma.

Alma Randall