Lois Weber

Born: 12th of June 1879

Died: 13th of November 1939 (aged 60)

Biography:
Lois Weber began film work as an actress, then soon began also writing and directing films. She has been referred to as "the most important female director the American film industry has known". Best known for her hard-hitting films that address social issues, she continued making films into the 1920s until she lost favor with motion picture audiences.