Julia Swayne Gordon (born Sarah Victoria Smith; October 29, 1878 – May 28, 1933)[1] was an American actress who appeared in at least 228 films between 1908 and 1933.

Gordon was born in Columbus, Ohio to Louis and Anna Smith[citation needed] and was educated there.

[3] Gordon moved to New York and acted in stock theater, performing with Henrietta Crosman and James A.

Perhaps her most memorable performance, however, is as Richard Arlen's mother in the World War I silent film Wings (1927), which won the first Academy Award for Best Picture.

In a highly dramatic scene in that acclaimed production, Gordon bids farewell to Arlen as he departs for combat flight training in France, tearfully packing him off with his favorite childhood toy.