Frances Nordstrom

Frances Nordstrom (born June 1883 in Fort Davis, Texas) was an American actress and playwright.

Early years Born in Fort Davis, Texas, Nordstrom was the daughter of United States Cavalry Captain Charles E. Nordstrom. He had command of that fort, and she lived her first 16 years there. She was the younger sister of actress Marie Nordstrom. After their father died, the sisters and their mother moved to Washington, where Nordstrom attended the Georgetown Convent school. After they moved to Washington, both sisters attended more plays, which reinforced their interest in acting careers. Her work in stock theater led to a progression from character roles to portraying ingenues to being a leading woman. In 1909, Nordstrom joined Oliver Morosco's stock theater company in California. Her Broadway acting credits include Cheer Up (1912).

Writing Nordstrom began writing prior to World War I. After achieving success writing vaudeville sketches Broadway productions for which Nordstrom wrote include Lady Bug (1922), Music Box Revue (1921), Snapshots of 1921, and The Ruined Lady (1920).