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Julia Swayne Gordon (29 October 1878 – 28 May 1933), was an American actress. She appeared in 228 films between 1908 to 1933. Born in Columbus, Ohio, she starred in the first film version of the Lady Godiva legend in 1911. A veteran of numerous silent film appearances, she may be best remembered today as Richard Arlen's mother in Wings (1927) where she gives a tearful and emotional goodbye to Arlen as he leaves for combat flight training in France packing him off with his favorite childhood toy. She died in Los Angeles, California. MORE

Julia Swayne Gordon (29 October 1878 – 28 May 1933), was an American actress. She appeared in 228 films between 1908 to 1933. Born in Columbus, Ohio, she starred in the first film version of the Lady Godiva legend in 1911. A veteran of numerous silent film appearances, she may be best remembered today as Richard Arlen's mother in Wings (1927) where she gives a tearful and emotional goodbye to Arlen as he leaves for combat flight training in France packing him off with his favorite childhood toy. She died in Los Angeles, California. LESS