Louise Lorraine
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Louise Lorraine (October 1, 1901 - February 2, 1981) was an American silent-film actress.
[edit] Life and Career
Born Louise Escovar in San Francisco, California in 1901, Louise Lorraine's rise to film happened quite accidentally.
A photography salesman knocked on the door of the Los Angeles home where Louise lived with her widowed mother and five siblings one day. It was the 13-year old Louise who answered the door. The salesman was so taken aback by her look and demeanor that he told her mother that she should be in movies, and he had a contact at the Ince Studio who could make it happen. At first, Louise's mother refused, but eventually gave in.
The young woman started out in two-reel comedies for independent studios, then spent time at MGM, Universal and Warner Bros. She became very popular in action-filled serials such as The Radio King in 1922. She starred in 11 in all, showing much energy and charisma, not as much seen in many of her colleagues in that genre. Louise was selected one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars in 1922.
Louise is perhaps best-remembered for being the third actress to portray Jane in the 1921 movie serial The Adventures of Tarzan.
Louise starred in only two talkies in her film career. Her second was Near the Rainbow's End in 1930, co-starring Bob Steele. Following this film, Louise retired from the film industry to devote her time to her husband and two children.
Louise married twice in her lifetime. Her first marriage to actor Art Acord ended in divorce in 1928. Her second marriage to Chester J. Hubbard ended in 1963 upon his death.
She died in 1981 in New York, New York at the age of 79.
