Biography

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.
- IMDb mini biography by: Amber Tiver-Weatherley <amber@sweetiedarling.com>

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).

In 2000 The The Australian Film Institute named their equivalent of the Oscars The "Lovelys" in her honor.