Louise Lovely(1895-1980)
- Actress
- Producer
- Director
Louise had her stage debut when she was just 9 years old as Little
Eva in a production of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin.' When she was older, she
moved on to silent films. Because of her success in Australia, she
moved on to America and got a contract with Universal Studios. The
legend states that it was Universal Studios head Carl Laemmle
who changed her name from Louise Carbasse to Louise Lovely. When
he observed her screen test for the first time, he blurted out "She's
lovely in her work and in herself. Call her Louise Lovely." Hence began
her legend. She went on to make various films for Universal Studios,
but when her contract ended, they threatened her with legal action if
she used the name "Louise Lovely" while working for any other studio.
