Francelia Billington

Francelia Billington was an early American silentscreen actress, and an accomplished camera operator.

Billington was born in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of James Billington and his wife, musician Adelaide Bueter. She was born and raised on her parents ranch, where she learned to become an expert at horsemanship, which later served her in a movie career that was to consist of a number of Westerns. She attended school at a convent where, at a very early age, she began playing parts in plays. When she wasyears old, she moved to New Orleans and continued her interest in outdoor activities, becoming accomplished at swimming, diving and rowing.

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