Julia Swayne Gordon (October , â€" May , ) was an American actress
who appeared in at least films between and .Born in Columbus, Ohio,
Gordon in 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.
who appeared in at least films between and .Born in Columbus, Ohio,
Gordon in 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.
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