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Priscilla Jones Lawson (née Shortridge; March 8, 1914 – August 27, 1958), was an American actress best known for her role as Princess Aura in the original Flash Gordon serial (1936).
The voluptuous, dark-haired Priscilla Lawson was a professional model in her early twenties. When she was crowned "Miss Miami Beach" in 1935 and found work as an Earl Carroll chorus girl in an area casino.
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- Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Priscilla Lawson was a minor actress who played Princess Aura in Rocket Ship (1938). She was also a model, a chorus girl, a war veteran and a divorcee.
- March 8, 1914
- August 27, 1958
Priscilla Lawson played the role of Ming's daughter, Princess Aura, in the 1936 film serial Flash Gordon. Born in Indianapolis on 8th March 1914 as Priscilla Shortridge, Lawson started out as a professional model until she came to the notice of Universal who put her under contract as a film actress.
Apr 27, 2022 · It's no exaggeration to say that, as Princess Aura, she displays a talent, and makes an emotional connection with the viewer, that is remarkable for a 21-year-old actress interpreting what is ...
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In 1936, Aura was portrayed by Priscilla Lawson in the Flash Gordon film serial. [3] [4] In 1940, the role was portrayed by Shirley Deane in the third Flash Gordon serial, Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe .
Find bio, credits and filmography information for Priscilla Lawson on AllMovie - Immortalized as Princess Aura, daughter of Ming the Merciless (Charles Middleton) in the first…
