Florence Lake

Florence Lake

Deceased · Born: Nov 27, 1904 · Died: Apr 11, 1980

Personal Details

BornNov 27, 1904 Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Relatives
  • Arthur Lake (Sibling)
  • Arthur Lake Jr. (Niece or Nephew)
  • Marion Lake (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Florence Lake was born on November 27, 1904, in the charming city of Charleston, South Carolina, a place known for its rich history, beautiful architecture, and warm hospitality. This talented actress would go on to make a lasting impact on the world of entertainment, captivating audiences with her memorable performances in films such as Secret Service, released in 1931, Quiet Please!, which premiered in 1933, and Wrong Direction, which hit the big screens in 1934.

Throughout her life, Florence Lake was more than just a talented actress; she was also a devoted wife, having married the love of her life, John Graham Owens. Together, they shared a deep and abiding love for each other, and their bond was a source of strength and inspiration to all who knew them.

Florence Lake's life was not without its challenges, but she faced each obstacle with courage and determination, never letting her spirit be broken. She continued to thrive and grow, both personally and professionally, until her passing on April 11, 1980, in the peaceful community of Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California.

Career

1975
Long Way Home
Long Way Home as Grandma Boggs
The Day of the Locust
The Day of the Locust as Lee Sister #2
Frasier, the Sensuous Lion
Frasier, the Sensuous Lion as Old Woman on Porch
1971
Banyon
Banyon as Elderly Waitress
1967
The Big Mouth
The Big Mouth as Assaulted Lady (uncredited)
1954
The Desperado
The Desperado as Mrs. Cameron
She Couldn't Say No
She Couldn't Say No as Mrs. Gruman
1953
The Flaming Urge
The Flaming Urge as Mrs. Binger
1952
The Maverick
The Maverick as Grandma Watson
Fargo
Fargo as Maggie
1947
All Gummed Up
All Gummed Up as Aged Serena
1946
Riverboat Rhythm
Riverboat Rhythm as Penelope Beeler Witherspoon
Little Giant
Little Giant as Housewife (uncredited)
1944
Goin' to Town
Goin' to Town as Abigail
Her Primitive Man
Her Primitive Man as Miss Crims
1943
Crash Dive
Crash Dive as Doris - Jean's Roommate
Hi Ya, Sailor
Hi Ya, Sailor as Secretary
1942
Four Jacks and a Jill
Four Jacks and a Jill as Counter Girl (uncredited)
1939
Fifth Avenue Girl
Fifth Avenue Girl as Slavey (uncredited)
Bachelor Mother
Bachelor Mother as Oliver's Wife (uncredited)
Stagecoach
Stagecoach as Nancy Whitney (uncredited)
Union Pacific
Union Pacific as Woman (uncredited)
1938
I Met My Love Again
I Met My Love Again as Carol Towner
Law of the Underworld
Law of the Underworld as Mrs. Billy Winters
Next Time I Marry
Next Time I Marry as Justice of the Peace's Wife (uncredited)
1937
Quality Street
Quality Street as Henrietta Turnbull
1936
Muss 'em Up
Muss 'em Up as Tony's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday as One of Jim's Friends (Uncredited)
1932
Ladies of the Jury
Ladies of the Jury as Mrs. Dace (uncredited)
Westward Passage
Westward Passage as Elmer's Wife
Night World
Night World as Ms. Smith (uncredited)
1931
1930
Romance
Romance as Susan Van Tuyl