Leah Baird
Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Leah Baird (June 20, 1883 – October 3, 1971) was an American actress of the silent screen, and a screenwriter. She began her film career in 1910 in Jean and the Waif opposite Jean, the Vitagraph Dog. She played several leads in William F. Brady's troupe, opposite Douglas Fairbanks. In the late 1910s she played in 15 episodes of the serial Wolves of Kultur. Baird wrote and produced film during the 1920s. Baird later became a screenwriter and contributed to a number of Clara Bow features. She was married to producer Arthur F. Beck.
Born: June 19, 1883
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For
Mildred Pierce
A hard-working mother inches towards disaster as she divorces her husband and starts a successful restaurant business to support her spoiled daughter.
Action in the North Atlantic
Merchant Marine sailors Joe Rossi (Humphrey Bogart) and Steve Jarvis (Raymond Massey) are charged with getting a supply vessel to Russian allies as part of a sea convoy. When the group of ships comes under attack from a German U-boat, Rossi and Jarvis navigate through dangerous waters to evade Nazi naval forces. Though their mission across the Atlantic is extremely treacherous, they are motivated by the opportunity to strike back at the Germans, who sank one of their earlier ships.
It Should Happen to You
Gladys Glover has just lost her modeling job when she meets filmmaker Pete Sheppard shooting a documentary in Central Park. For Pete it's love at first sight, but Gladys has her mind on other things, making a name for herself. Through a fluke of advertising she winds up with her name plastered over 10 billboards throughout city.
Humoresque
A classical musician from a working class background is sidetracked by his love for a wealthy, neurotic socialite.
The Man Who Came to Dinner
An acerbic critic wreaks havoc when a hip injury forces him to move in indefinitely with a Midwestern family.
One Foot in Heaven
Episodic look at the life of a minister and his family as they move from one parish to another.
Manpower
Hank McHenry and Johnny Marshall work as power company linesmen. Hank is injured in an accident and subsequently promoted to foreman of the gang. Tensions start to show in the road crew as rivalry between Hank and Johnny increases.
Around the World in 80 Days
Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days.
Busses Roar
A sergeant saves the day when Axis agents plant a bomb on a bus bound for California oil fields.
Air Force
The crew of an Air Force bomber arrives in Pearl Harbor in the aftermath of the Japanese attack and is sent on to Manila to help with the defense of the Philippines.
Filmography
as Townswoman (uncredited)
as Extra (uncredited)
as Townswoman (uncredited)
as Audience Member (uncredited)
as Pedestrian (uncredited)
as Professor (uncredited)
as Mrs. Calvin, Genevieve's Mother
as Police Matron (uncredited)
as John's Wife
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
as Mother (uncredited)
as Nurse #2 (uncredited)
as 2nd Old Maid
as High Schooler's Mother (uncredited)
as Matron
as Trustee's Wife (uncredited)
as Fan at Train Station (uncredited)
as Fake Telephone Operator (uncredited)
as Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
as Mrs. Taylor (uncredited)
as Ms. Brooks
as Police Matron
as Billie Norton
as Doris Mansfield
as Mary Miller /Sara Law
as Carol Lockwood
as Viola Baxter
as Blanche Mansfield
as Evelyn
as Margaret Kennard / Agnes Blake
as Ruth Carroll
as Elinor Clayton
as Olive Martin
as Alice Grayson
as Fay Hope
as Helen West
as Laurette Maxwell
as Jean Haskins
as Woman Lawyer
as Yolande Cowles
as Princess Olga
as Madame Dumas
as Rebecca of York
as Mrs. William Corday
as Kitty - Another Dancer
as The Model
as Brenda Wray - Lester's Stenographer
as Terpsine - the Cause