Leah Baird
Leah Baird (born June 20, 1883 in Chicago , Illinois , † October 3, 1971 in Hollywood , Los Angeles , California ) was an American screenwriter and film actress in the silent film era .
Life
In 1913, Baird began her career as an actress and managed to gain the attention of critics in the following year through substantial roles alongside William S. Hart and at the side of Douglas Fairbanks . In the sound film era , she mainly appeared in supporting roles and as a screenwriter.
Leah Baird married the film producer Arthur Beck on November 25, 1914. The marriage, which all reports said was a happy one, had a daughter. Leah Baird died of complications from leukemia and was buried in Hollywood Forever Cemetery .
Filmography (selection)
actress
- 1913: A Birthday Gift
- 1913: Red and White Roses
- 1913: Ivanhoe
- 1919: The Capitol
- 1920: Cynthia of the Minute
- 1941: Bullets for O'Hara
- 1941: Agents of the Night (All Through the Night)
- 1941: Blues in the Night
- 1942: Kings Row
- 1942: Lady Gangster
- 1942: Winning Your Wings (documentary)
- 1943: Love Song of the Desert (The Desert Song)
- 1945: As long as a heart beats (Mildred Pierce)
scriptwriter
- 1912: A Humble Hero
- 1912: A Woman
- 1922: When Husbands Deceive
- 1926: Shadow of the Law
- 1926: Devil's Island
- 1927: The Return of Boston Blackie
- 1933: Jungle Bride
- 1943: Air Force
Web links
Commons : Leah Baird - Collection of images, videos and audio files
- Leah Baird in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Leah Baird in the All Movie Guide (English)
- Leah Baird in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Baird, Leah |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American screenwriter and film actress in the silent era |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 20, 1883 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Chicago , Illinois |
| DATE OF DEATH | 3rd October 1971 |
| Place of death | Hollywood , Los Angeles , California |