60
Age
30
Movies
8.8
Rating
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.
60
Died at
30
Movies
8.8
Avg Rating
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.
The Merchant of Venice
1914
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.
Gender
Female
Birthday
June 12, 1879
Died
November 13, 1939
Birthplace
Allegheny City [now Pittsburgh], Pennsylvania, USA
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The Merchant of Venice
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How Men Propose
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The Price
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Alone in the World
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Fate
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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
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Sherlock Holmes, Jr.
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Suspense.
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The Picture of Dorian Gray
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The Spider and Her Web
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The Eye of God
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