Frances Raymond (1869–1961) was an American actress, primarily active during the silent film era. She began her career in theater, where she established herself as a talented performer before transitioning to film later in her career. On screen, she specialized in character roles, often playing motherly figures, high-society matrons, and authoritative characters who lent gravity and narrative depth to the films. Among her most notable performances are those in films such as Robert Z. Leonard's *The Gilded Lily* (1921), *The Bachelor Daddy* (1922), and *The Stranger's Banquet* (1922). Although she never achieved leading lady status, she was a highly respected and sought-after supporting actress, valued for her solid screen presence and her ability to enrich every production in which she appeared. Her film career was primarily concentrated in the late 1910s and early 1920s, leaving a significant mark as a reliable character actress of her time.