Pauline Johnson

Pauline Johnson was born on Nov 03, 1899 in UK. Pauline Johnson's big-screen debut came with What Next? directed by Walter Forde in 1928.

Pauline Johnson was born Kate Johnson on 3rd November 1899 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. She was the third youngest of nine children born to Richard and Catherine Johnson (nee Miller). Her Grandfather, Father and Uncle were all gun makers and her father was known by his family to have worked for Hardy's in Alnwick, the world renowned fishing tackle and gun making company. In the 1901 census her father is also shown is shown as a fishing rod maker. Two of her sisters, Nora and Nellie, also worked for Hardys, one as a fly tier and one as a split cane rod binder Known by her friends and family as Kitty, Kate adopted the stage name of Pauline Johnson. Two of her older sisters Isabell and Lilian were dancers, dancing in France and at the Windmill in London. In her earlier days Pauline danced with them sometimes. In the late 20's she lived for a time at 62,Delaware Mansions, Maida Vale, London and later at 135,The Grove , Ealing, London. Pauline made 20 silent films between 1920 and 1929. Her most famous was "The Flying Scotsman" which is now available on DVD in which a very young Ray Milland also featured. There was a late movie "Goodwin Sands" attributed to her in Stage Magazine but she is not credited in the movie credits.