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- Louise Glaum was born on September 10, 1888 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. She was an actress and producer, known for Sex (1920), Sweetheart of the Doomed (1917) and The Three Musketeers (1916). She was married to Zachary M. Harris and Harry J. Edwards. She died on November 25, 1970 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesZachary M. Harris(January 19, 1926 - March 5, 1964) (his death)Harry J. Edwards(February 20, 1916 - March 17, 1919) (divorced)
- Has star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Called "The Spider Woman" or "The Tiger Woman" as one of silent screen's most infamous and exotic vamps.
- At one time a serious rival to Theda Bara', a critic dubbed Louise the "best actress of all the screen vamps". As the vamp fad began to outstay its welcome, her popularity also declined. Louise's increase in girth further contributed to her leaving the industry in 1925. She continued to act on stage and on the East Coast vaudeville circuit.
- Former president of the Matinee Musical Club and past state president of the California Federation of Music Clubs.
- In January 1935, opened the "Louise Glaum Little Theatre" of Union Square in Los Angeles. Purchased another theatre, called "Louise Glaum's Happy Hollow" in downtown L.A., which opened in September 1939.
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