Claim: Mother of director Lambert Hillyer, Lydia Knott (October 1, 1866 – March 30, 1955) appeared in 91 films between 1914 and 1937, and has toured Cincinnati, and Toledo, among other cities in at least five productions, and was David Higgins' leading leady for years.
Evidence: She was the mother of director Lambert Hillyer. Lydia Knott (October 1, 1866 – March 30, 1955) was an American actress of the silent film era. She appeared in 91 films between 1914 and 1937. She acted in stock theater in Albany, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Toledo, among other cities. She also toured the United States in at least five productions. For years, Knott was David Higgins' leading lady.