Leila Hyams

Born: 1905-05-01

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Leila Hyams (May 1, 1905 – December 4, 1977) was an American model, vaudeville and film actress, who came from a show business family. Her relatively short film career began in the 1920s during the era of silent films and ended in 1936. Although her career only lasted around twelve years, the blonde blue-eyed ingenue appeared in more than 50 film roles and remained a press favorite, with numerous magazine covers.

Known For

Freaks
Island of Lost Souls
Horse Play
Red-Headed Woman
The Big House
Surrender
The Poor Rich
Ruggles of Red Gap
Honor Bound
The Thirteenth Chair

Top Movie Credits

Freaks Venus
Horse Play Angelica Wayne
Red-Headed Woman Irene 'Rene' Legendre
The Big House Anne Marlowe
Surrender Axelle von Meirbach
The Poor Rich Grace Hunter
Honor Bound Selma Ritchie
The Thirteenth Chair Helen 'Nellie' O'Neill