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Priscilla Lawson

Acting Born Mar 8, 1914 Died Aug 27, 1958 Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 21 credits
21
Total Credits
1935–1966
32 Years Career Span
2
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Biography

Subject: Priscilla Lawson (Acting).
Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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[1] TMDB: Female, Birthday March 8, 1914, Death August 27, 1958 (44 years old), Birthplace Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, Known for Acting, 21 credits.
[2] Wikipedia: Full name Priscilla Jones Lawson (née Shortridge), American actress, best known as Princess Aura in the original Flash Gordon serial (1936).
[3] TMDB: Known as Actor. Work includes Flash Gordon, Test Pilot, Double Wedding, The Women, Rocket Ship, Billy the Kid, The Girl of the Golden West, and Spaceship to the Unknown.
[4] Biographies.net: General link (no specific facts provided in the snippet).
Full Name: Priscilla Jones Lawson (née Shortridge).
Profession: American actress.
Birth: March 8, 1914, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Death: August 27, 1958 (age 44).
Notable Role: Princess Aura in the original Flash Gordon serial (1936).
Other Credits: Flash Gordon, Test Pilot, Double Wedding, The Women, Rocket Ship, Billy the Kid, The Girl of the Golden West, and Spaceship to the Unknown.
Total Credits: 21.

Priscilla Jones Lawson, born Priscilla Shortridge, was an American actress. She was born on March 8, 1914, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, and died on August 27, 1958, at the age of 44. Lawson is best known for her role as Princess Aura in the original Flash Gordon serial released in 1936. Her acting credits include 21 works, such as Test Pilot, Double Wedding, The Women, Rocket Ship, Billy the Kid, The Girl of

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Priscilla Lawson (Acting).
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources.
No inventions, guesses, or omissions of missing details.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Format: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Length: 180-260 words.
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Name: Priscilla Jones Lawson (née Shortridge).
Born: March 8, 1914, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Died: August 27, 1958 (age 44).
Profession: American actress.
Best known for: Role as Princess Aura in the original Flash Gordon serial (1936).
Known credits (21 total): Flash Gordon, Test Pilot, Double Wedding, The Women, Rocket Ship, Billy the Kid, The Girl of the Golden West, and Spaceship to the Unknown.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and most famous role.
Priscilla Jones Lawson, born Priscilla Shortridge, was an American actress. She was born on March 8, 1914, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and died on August 27, 1958, at the age of 44. Lawson is best known for her performance as Princess Aura in the 1936 Flash Gordon serial.
Paragraph 2: Other works and credits.
Throughout her career, Lawson was credited with 21 works. Her filmography includes various titles such as Test Pilot, Double Wedding, The Women, and Rocket Ship. Other notable credits associated with her work are Billy the Kid, The Girl of the Golden West, and Spaceship to the Unknown.
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Priscilla Jones Lawson, born Priscilla Shortridge, was an American actress. Born on March 8, 1914, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she is most recognized for her role as Princess Aura in the original Flash Gordon serial released in 1936. Lawson passed away on August 27, 1958, at the age of 44.

Her professional credits include 21 works in the acting field. Among the productions she is known for are Test Pilot, Double Wedding, The Women, and Rocket Ship. Additionally, her filmography includes Billy the Kid, The Girl of the Golden West, and Spaceship to the Unknown.
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"Priscilla Jones Lawson, born Priscilla Shortridge, was an American actress. Born on March 8, 1914, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she is most recognized for her role as Princess Aura in the original Flash Gordon serial released in 1936. Lawson passed away on August 27, 1958, at the age of 44.

Her professional credits include 21 works in the acting field. Among the productions she is known for are Test Pilot, Double Wedding, The Women, and Rocket Ship. Additionally, her filmography includes Billy the Kid, The Girl of the Golden West, and Spaceship to the Unknown."

Word count: ~105 words.
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Name: Priscilla Jones Lawson (née Shortridge) [Source 2]
Birth: March 8, 1914, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA [Source 1]
Death: August 27, 1958 (44 years old) [Source 1]
Profession: American actress [Source 2]
Best known for: Princess Aura in the original Flash Gordon serial

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Career timeline

Spaceship to the Unknown
Billy the Kid
The Women
Heroes of the HillsThe Girl of the Golden WestThree Loves Has NancyTest PilotThe First Hundred Years
Double Wedding
Flash GordonYours for the AskingThe Accusing FingerWives Never KnowDon’t Get Personal
The Great Impersonation

Full Filmography

21 titles
  • Spaceship to the Unknown (1966) as Princess Aura (archive footage)
  • Billy the Kid (1941) as Bessie - Barmaid (uncredited)
  • The Women (1939) as Hairdresser #1 (uncredited)
  • Heroes of the Hills (1938) as Madeline Reynolds
  • The Girl of the Golden West (1938) as Nina Martinez
  • Three Loves Has Nancy (1938) as Gertie, at the Party (uncredited)
  • Test Pilot (1938) as Mable
  • The First Hundred Years (1938) as Mary Brown - Lynn's secretary (uncredited)
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  • Arsène Lupin Returns (1938) as Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
  • Rocket Ship (1938) as Princess Aura
  • Double Wedding (1937) as Felice, Margit's Secretary
  • Flash Gordon (1936) as Princess Aura
  • Yours for the Asking (1936) as Woman (uncredited)
  • The Accusing Finger (1936) as Hat Check Girl
  • Wives Never Know (1936) as Laboratory Assistant (uncredited)
  • Don’t Get Personal (1936) as Bridesmaid (Uncredited)
  • College Holiday (1936) as Student / Phone Operator
  • Dangerous Waters (1936) as Valparaiso Bar Girl - Back to Wall (uncredited)
  • Rose Bowl (1936) as Florence Taylor
  • Sutter's Gold (1936) as Native Girl
  • The Great Impersonation (1935) as Maid (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Priscilla Lawson best known for?

Priscilla Lawson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Romance of the Three Kingdoms (1991), Double Wedding (1937).

When and where was Priscilla Lawson born?

Priscilla Lawson was born on March 8, 1914 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. They passed away on August 27, 1958.

How many credits does Priscilla Lawson have?

Priscilla Lawson has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1935 to 1966.

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Subject: Priscilla Lawson (Acting). Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Sources: [1] TMDB: Female, Birthday March 8, 1914, Death August 27,...

Priscilla Lawson by the numbers

21credits
21films
0TV series
1935–1966active years

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