Acting
Leatrice Joy
Born November 6, 1893 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Died May 13, 1985 · aged 91
No biography available.
Known For
Love Nest · 1951Love Nest
★ 5.51951
MovieComedyDrama
Jim and Connie's postwar New York building troubles keep Jim from working on his novel. Ex-WAC from Jim's army days Roberta moves in, further upsetting Connie but pleasing Jim's friend Ed. Tenant Charley, who marries tenant Eadie, loans money to Jim to help him keep the building, money which this Casanova obtains from rich widows.
The Ten Commandments · 1923The Ten Commandments
★ 6.51923
MovieDramaHistory
The first part tells the story of Moses leading the Jews from Egypt to the Promised Land, his receipt of the tablets and the worship of the golden calf. The second part shows the efficacy of the commandments in modern life through a story set in San Francisco. Two brothers, rivals for the love of Mary, also come into conflict when John discovers Dan used shoddy materials to construct a cathedral.
The City of Tears · 1918The City of Tears
1918
MovieDrama
Chorus girl Rosa Carillo (Carmel Myers) finds herself in dire straits when the troupe she works with is disbanded and her last fifty dollars is stolen. Artist Billy Leeds (Earl Rodney) offers to take care of her, but she's leery of his proposition. Instead she finds work with an Italian grocer, Tony Bonchi (Edwin August). One of the other ex-members of the troupe has Tony arrested on a trumped up charge. Rosa returns to Billy and offers herself to him if only he'll get Tony out of jail.
The Scholar · 1918The Scholar
★ 4.21918
MovieComedy
Short King Bee Studios slapstick comedy featuring Billy West and Oliver Hardy
The Big Parade of Comedy · 1964The Big Parade of Comedy
★ 7.21964
MovieComedyDocumentary
Film clips highlight the funniest scenes and brightest comic stars in MGM's history.
The Blue Danube · 1928The Blue Danube
★ 10.01928
MovieRomance
Marguerite, the beauty of an Austrian village, loves the poverty-stricken Baron Erich von Statzen, although her mother is opposed to the affair, having been made suspicious by the hunchback Ludwig, who is smitten by Marguerite's charms and insanely jealous of Statzen. Statzen's uncle would have him marry Helena Boursch, the local brewer's daughter, to save his dwindling estate. Ordered to the front when war is declared, Statzen is forced to leave without saying goodby to Marguerite.
The Angel of Broadway · 1927The Angel of Broadway
★ 10.01927
MovieDrama
Babe Scott, a cabaret dancer who is constantly searching for sensational material to shock her customers, conceives of burlesquing a Salvation Army girl and attends mission meetings on the East Side for atmosphere. There she meets Jerry Wilson, an honest truckdriver and friend of the Army captain. Although the act is a success, Babe is disillusioned to find Lonnie, a fellow worker who has been romancing her, stealing her money and making overtures to Big Bertha, the hard-boiled club hostess.
First Love · 1939First Love
★ 7.61939
MovieComedyRomance
In this reworking of Cinderella, orphaned Connie Harding is sent to live with her rich aunt and uncle after graduating from boarding school. She's hardly received with open arms, especially by her snobby cousin Barbara. When the entire family is invited to a major social ball, Barbara sees to it that Connie is forced to stay home. With the aid of her uncle, who acts as her fairy godfather, Connie makes it to the ball and meets her Prince Charming in Ted Drake, her cousin's boyfriend.
Filmography
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The Scholar · 1918The Scholar
★ 4.21918
MovieComedy
Short King Bee Studios slapstick comedy featuring Billy West and Oliver Hardy
Unknown character
The Big Parade of Comedy · 1964The Big Parade of Comedy
★ 7.21964
MovieComedyDocumentary
Film clips highlight the funniest scenes and brightest comic stars in MGM's history.
Actress in Theater Lobby (archive footage) (uncredited)

















