Lillian Knight (née Unold) (March 23, 1883 – May 16, 1946) was an American western star and silent filmactress. An obituary called her "the First Film Queen of the West."[1]
She was born Lillian E. Unold in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[2] When she was sixteen, she volunteered to ride a bronco side saddle when Tiger Bill's Wild West show was at Pabst Park. She won a cash prize and a contract with William Dickey, the show's owner.[3] She was billed as the world's greatest woman rider. She performed in the 101 Ranch, Tiger Bill, Pawnee Bill,[4] and Buffalo Bill shows.[5] She toured the country and rode wild horses; she became a "crack shot" and performed with Annie Oakley.[2]
Film careerEdit
Knight (centre) in The Jilt (1915)
Knight came to California in 1906. She lived in Pasadena until five years before her death.[2]
She performed in films under the name Lillian Knight. Two of her early films were Custer's Last Fight and The Deserter. Later she worked in Tom Mix films.[5] She was in an accident in 1913 that stalled her career. She did not walk unassisted for four years following the accident.[2]
Personal life and deathEdit
Knight was once engaged to Ken Maynard.[2] At the time of her death on May 16, 1946, in Pomona, California, she was known as Mrs. Lillian E. Dorris.[5] She died at Pomona Valley Community Hospital.[2] She was survived by her husband, William Dorris.[1]
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