Silent Film Star: Kathlyn Williams (1)

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on May 26, 2013

Kathlyn Williams (May 31, 1879 – September 23, 1960) was interested in becoming an actress, which lead her to become a member of a community thespian group. She also joined the Woman's Relief Corps that allowed her to sing at the local recitals. Williams attended Montana Wesleyan Unive read more

Kathlyn Williams: The First Serial Heroine

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Sep 20, 2011

Although Pearl White, with her “Perils of Pauline,” is generally thought of as the first serial queen, that title actually belongs to Kathlyn Williams. The first widely popular serial was “The Adventures of Kathlyn,” the first segment of which premiered on December 29, 191 read more