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
Spite Marriage
The Big House
Red-Headed Woman
Ruggles of Red Gap
Honor Bound
The Phantom of Paris
A Girl in Every Port
Way Out West

Top Movie Credits

Freaks Venus
Spite Marriage Ethyl Norcrosse
The Big House Anne Marlowe
Red-Headed Woman Irene 'Rene' Legendre
Honor Bound Selma Ritchie
The Phantom of Paris Cecile Bourrelier
A Girl in Every Port Widow in San Pedro, Belize
Way Out West Molly Rankin