Louise Henry (actress)
Louise Henry | |
|---|---|
 Henry in the 1930s | |
| Born | Jessie Louise Heiman June 14, 1911 Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 17, 1967 (aged 55) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1934–1939 |
| Spouse | Samuel Robert Weltz[1] |
Jessie Louise Henry Weltz (June 14, 1911 – February 17, 1967) was an American film actress best known for working in Hollywood during the 1930s.
Early years
Henry was born Jessie Louise Heiman,[2] the daughter of Dr. Jesse Strauss Heiman, a physician,[3] and his wife, stage actress Louise Henry Heiman.[4] Her father was a Syracuse, New York, native and practiced medicine there until he moved the family to New York City when Henry was 4 years old.[2] Between 1914 and 1916, Henry and her family lived at 1027 Genesee Street in Syracuse. She was educated at Marymount convent in Tarrytown until she reached the high-school level. At that point she went to Paris to study at a branch of Marymount.[2]
Career
Henry became fluent in French while studying in France. She and began singing and dancing professionally, making her professional debut at 14 dancing at a party given in honor of the Duke of Conought in Monte Carlo. She declined offers to entertain in Europe, preferring to study in New York and work in stock theater. She performed for several years with a stock company headed by Chamberlain Brown.[2]
Henry went to London in the summer of 1933 to appear as "the American show girl" in a Seymour Hicks production. After returning to the United States, she sang at the Deauville Yacht Club in Miami. Her work there led to a screen test in New York, and the test resulted in a long-term film contract.[2]
Death
Henry died of cancer in New York City on February 17, 1967, at the age of 55.[4]
Henry is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in The Bronx, New York.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | Paris Interlude | Mary Louise | |
| 1934 | Hide-Out | Lilly - Singer | |
| 1934 | Forsaking All Others | Party Guest | Uncredited |
| 1935 | Society Doctor | Telephone Operator | |
| 1935 | One New York Night | Ermine | |
| 1935 | The Casino Murder Case | Virginia Llewellyn | |
| 1935 | Reckless | Louise | |
| 1935 | No More Ladies | Party Guest Playing Charades | Uncredited |
| 1935 | Calm Yourself | Bobby's Secretary | Uncredited |
| 1935 | The Murder Man | Lillian Hopper | |
| 1935 | King Solomon of Broadway | Nikki Bradbury | |
| 1935 | Remember Last Night? | Penny Whitridge | |
| 1935 | In Old Kentucky | Arlene Shattuck | |
| 1936 | Exclusive Story | Tess Graham | |
| 1936 | End of the Trail | Belle Pearson | |
| 1937 | The Hit Parade | Monica Barrett | |
| 1937 | Charlie Chan on Broadway | Billie Bronson | |
| 1937 | There Goes the Groom | Janet Russell | |
| 1937 | 45 Fathers | Elizabeth Carter | |
| 1938 | The Gaunt Stranger | Cora Ann Milton | |
| 1939 | Charlie Chan in Reno | Jeanne Bently | (final film role) |
References
- ↑ The New York Times (July 23, 1985): obituary of husband Samuel Robert Weltz, refers to Henry as being deceased.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Grace, Donna (June 13, 1936). "Louise Henry Learned Dance and Stage Arts in Academies of Paris, France". The Omaha Morning Bee-News. p. 13. Retrieved July 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "'Show Must Go On' In Spite of Grief". The San Bernardino County Sun. California, San Bernardino. United Press. September 15, 1935. p. 18. Retrieved October 11, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 Wilson, Scott (2016). Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed. McFarland. p. 334. ISBN 9781476625997. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
External links
- Louise Henry at IMDb