Leila Hyams

Leila Hyams (1 May 1905 – 4 December 1977) was an American film actress. Her relatively short film career began in silent films, and ended in the mid 1930s. Born in New York, New York to vaudeville comedy performers John Hyams and Leila McIntyre, Hyams appeared on-stage with her parents while still a child. As a teenager she worked as a model and become well known across the United States after appearing in a successful series of newspaper advertisements. This success led her to Hollywood...Read Full Story

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