Lilian Bond

Known for ActingBorn 1908-01-18Died 1991-01-25London, England, UK

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lilian Bond (January 18, 1908 – January 25, 1991) was a British-born, United States-based film actress from the late 1920s to the 1950s. Bond was born in London and made her first public appearance at the age of 14 when she was in the pantomime Dick Whittington. Later she joined the chorus of Piccadilly Revels and continued on the stage when she went to the United States. Her stage activities included performing in Earl Carroll's Vanities She began her film career in the 1929 film No More Children. Between 1929 and 1931, she starred in nine films, most notably the 1931 western Rider of the Plains with Tom Tyler. In 1932, she was named a WAMPAS Baby Star, along with, among others, Gloria Stuart and Ginger Rogers From 1932 to 1953, she had roles in 39 films, some of which were uncredited, with others having her in the lead role. Bond played Gladys DuCane in The Old Dark House, a chorus girl who falls in love with Roger Penderel (played by Melvyn Douglas). Possibly her best-known film role was in the 1940 film The Westerner, in which she played Lillie Langtry. By the 1950s, her career had declined, with her having mostly TV appearances. She retired from acting at the age of 50 in 1958.Read more

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Hell Bent for Love

The Trial of Vivienne Ware

A Rider of the Plains

When Strangers Marry

The Big Brain

Sagebrush Politics

Blond Cheat

The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Women

The Westerner

Scotland Yard

Dirty Work

Her Splendid Folly

Man About Town

The Sniper

The Jolson Story

Shadow on the Wall

The Old Dark House

Stepping Out

Hot Saturday

Double Harness

The Great Lover

Fireman, Save My Child

Sued for Libel

Fighter Squadron

A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen

Under Eighteen

China Seas

Pirates of Tripoli

The 20th Century Fox Hour

That Forsyte Woman

The Californians

The Bishop Misbehaves

Union Depot

The Maze

Man in the Attic

Take a Chance

Air Mail

The Squaw Man

A Tragedy at Midnight

Hot Pepper

Pick-up

Just a Gigolo

The Housekeeper's Daughter

Affairs of a Gentleman

Manhattan Parade