Leon De La Mothe

Leon De La Mothe
Born
Leon Kent

(1880-12-26)December 26, 1880
New Orleans, Louisiana
DiedJune 12, 1943(1943-06-12) (aged 62)
Los Angeles, California
Occupation(s)Film director
Actor
Screenwriter
Years active1915-1928

Leon De La Mothe (born Louis Kent; December 26, 1880 – June 12, 1943) was an American film director, actor and screenwriter of the silent era.[1] He directed 40 films between 1915 and 1925. He also appeared in 28 films between 1915 and 1928. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and died in Los Angeles, California.

Selected filmography

Photograph of the set of the Universal Pictures short film The Eagle in 1915, with director De La Mothe credited as Leon Kent

References

  1. ^ Katchmer, G. A. (2015). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. United Kingdom: McFarland. p. 92. ISBN 9781476609058.
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