Florence Vidor

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Jul 22, 2012

Florence Vidor was born Florence Arto on July 23, 1895 in Houston, Texas to John F. Arto, a realtor, and his wife Ida. Educated in both public and finishing school systems, she was also a student at the Convent of the Sacred Heart. After a chance meeting with two local aspiring filmmakers, Edward Se read more

Florence Vidor

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 12, 2010

Florence, fate was sealed after meeting two aspiring filmmakers: Edward Sedgwick and King Vidor. Vidor, a freelance photographer, cast Florence in his very first two-reel picture, although she had no plans on becoming an actress. The two went on to marry in 1915. They would have one child, Suzanne, read more