Lois Weber

Lois Weber

Deceased · Born: Jun 12, 1879 · Died: Nov 13, 1939

Known For

Personal Details

Born Jun 12, 1879 Allegheny City [now Pittsburgh], Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse
  • Harry Gantz

    ( Jun 30, 1926 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Phillips Smalley

    ( May 1, 1906 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Lois Weber began film work as an actress, then soon began also writing and directing films. She has been referred to as "the most important female director the American film industry has known". Best known for her hard-hitting films that address social issues, she continued making films into the 1920s until she lost favor with motion picture audiences.

Career

2016
Et la femme créa Hollywood
1934
White Heat
White Heat as Director, Writer
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1921
The Blot
The Blot as Director, Writer
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