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Management number | 6551143 | Release Date | 2025/08/19 | List Price | $9.00 | Model Number | 6551143 | ||
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Lila Lee, a prominent American actress of the silent film and early sound film eras.
Here are some key facts about Lila Lee:
Early Life & Career: Born Augusta Wilhelmena Fredericka Appel in 1905, she began her career as a child performer in Gus Edwards' kiddie review shows, where she earned the nickname "Cuddles." She later performed in vaudeville before being signed by Paramount Pictures in 1918.
Film Success: Lee quickly rose to become a popular leading lady, starring opposite major silent film stars like Rudolph Valentino in the hugely successful Blood and Sand (1922). She also notably appeared opposite Lon Chaney Sr. in his only talkie, The Unholy Three (1930).
Challenges and Later Life: Her career faced challenges due to health issues, including recurring tuberculosis (reportedly exacerbated by alcoholism), and a highly publicized scandal surrounding the death of her boyfriend, Reid Russell, in 1936, which ultimately led to her early retirement from film.
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