Leila Bennett

Acting

Leila Bennett

Born November 16, 1892 · Newark, New Jersey, USA

Died January 5, 1965 · aged 72

Leila Bennett (November 17, 1892 – January 5, 1965) was an American film actress who primarily appeared in supporting roles as either slapstick sidekicks, mousy maids, and scatterbrains.

Known For

Mark of the VampireMark of the Vampire · 1935
Mark of the Vampire
★ 6.21935
MovieMysteryHorror
Sir Borotyn, a prominent Prague resident, is discovered murdered in his home, with all indications pointing to a vampiric assault. The victim's friend, Baron Otto, and the physician who analyzes the body, are certain that the vampire is either the mysterious Count Mora or his daughter. Receiving little help from the law, occult expert Professor Zelen is sought to assist with their investigation.
Doctor XDoctor X · 1932
Doctor X
★ 6.01932
MovieHorrorThriller
A wisecracking New York reporter intrudes on a research scientist's quest to unmask The Moon Killer.
FuryFury · 1936
Fury
★ 7.51936
MovieCrimeDrama
Joe, who owns a gas station along with his brothers and is about to marry Katherine, travels to the small town where she lives to visit her, but is wrongly mistaken for a wanted kidnapper and arrested.
HousewifeHousewife · 1934
Housewife
★ 7.21934
MovieDrama
Nan Reynolds encourages her copywriter husband Bill to open his own advertising agency and helps him land his first client. Bill's former girlfriend Patricia Berkeley writes a very successful commercial for the client and heats up their old romance. Wife and girlfriend struggle over Bill.
EmmaEmma · 1932
Emma
★ 6.61932
MovieDramaComedy
After decades of raising the motherless Smith children, housekeeper Emma Thatcher is faced with resentment when she marries their father.
DamesDames · 1934
Dames
★ 6.51934
MovieRomanceMusic
A reformer's daughter wins the lead role in a scandalous Broadway show.
Unknown BlondeUnknown Blonde · 1934
Unknown Blonde
★ 3.21934
MovieDrama
An unprincipled hustler who makes his living getting--or making up--evidence in divorce cases finds that he's framing his own daughter.
A Study in ScarletA Study in Scarlet · 1933
A Study in Scarlet
★ 5.51933
MovieCrimeMystery
In London, a secret society led by lawyer Thaddeus Merrydew collects the assets of any of its deceased members and divides them among the remaining members. Society members start dropping like flies. Sherlock Holmes is approached by member James Murphy's widow, who is miffed at being left penniless by her husband. When Captain Pyke is shot, Holmes keys in on his mysterious Chinese widow as well as the shady Merrydew. Other members keep dying: Malcom Dearing first, then Mr. Baker. There is also an attempt on the life of young Eileen Forrester, who became a reluctant society member upon the death of her father. Holmes' uncanny observations and insights are put to the test.

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Easy to LoveEasy to Love · 1934
Easy to Love
★ 5.11934
MovieRomanceComedy
Carol feels, for whatever reason, that her husband, John, has grown indifferent to her, and is on a quest to find out why, suspecting another woman. She sees the family physician, Dr. Swope, first and then hires a private detective. Her own sleuthing is more effective and she devises a plan; having long been pursued by Eric, she apparently accedes and accompanies him to an apartment and, per her plan, enter the wrong one. There, they find Carol's best friend, Charlotte, and John hiding in a closet. The latter, showing more nerve than good sense, goes into a rage and berates Carol for her apparent philandering. The battle continues at home, where their daughter Janet informs them that because of them, she and Paul have given up on the idea of marriage, but are going away together, anyway. Carol and John trail them to a hotel and find them in twin beds, whereupon John, armed with a fire-ax, summons a justice of the peace and demands a fire-ax version of a shotgun wedding.

Hotel Maid (uncredited)