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Lois Weber

Lois Weber

Directing

Female

Born: June 12, 1879

Allegheny City [now Pittsburgh], Pennsylvania, USA

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.

Also Known As

  • Florence Lois Weber
  • Mrs. Phillips Smalley

Known For