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.

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Known for

Jewelled Nights

Elaine Fleetwood

1925

The Man Hunter

6.5

Helen Garfield

1919

A Tale of the Australian Bush

Mrs. Hall(as Louise Carbasse)

1911

The Lone Star Ranger

5.8

Ray Longstreth

1919

Credits

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Actress

Jewelled Nights
- Elaine Fleetwood
- 1925
Shattered Idols
- Diana Chichester
- 1922
Life's Greatest Question
- Nan Cumberland
- 1921
The Poverty of Riches
- Grace Donaldson
- 1921
The Heart of the North
- Patricia Graham
- 1921
The Old Nest
- Kate at 21-31
- 1921
While the Devil Laughs
- Mary Franklin
- 1921
Partners of Fate
- Helen Meriless
- 1921
The Little Grey Mouse
- Beverly Arnold
- 1920
The Skywayman
- Virginia Ames
- 1920
The Joyous Trouble-Makers
6.6
- Beatrice Corlin
- 1920
Twins of Suffering Creek
7.1
- Little Casino
- 1920
The Orphan
- Helen Shields
- 1920
The Third Woman
- Eleanor Steele
- 1920
The Butterfly Man
- Bessie Morgan
- 1920

Producer

Director

Personal details

Alternative names
- Louise Carbasse
Height
- 5′ 2″ (1.57 m)
Born
- February 28, 1895
- Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died
- March 17, 1980
- Taroona, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia(undisclosed)
Spouses
Publicity listings
- 8 Articles

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Trivia
Considered Australia's first international star, she worked for Universal until she walked off the lot. Her career in America never recovered so she returned to Australia and co-produced and starred in a resounding hit, Jewelled Nights (1925).