Background
She was born Louise Escovar on October 1, 1904 in San Francisco, California. The salesman was so taken aback by her looks and demeanor that he told her mother she should be in films, then silent films and he happened to have a contact with Ince Studio.
Career
Not to be confused with Broadway star and Ziegfeld actress Lillian Lorraine. The door was answered by Louise. Initially, Louise"s mother refused, but eventually gave in.
Louise started out in two-reel comedies for independent studios, then spent time at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Universal.
She became very popular in action-filled serials such as The Radio King and With Stanley in Africa in 1922. She starred in 11 in all, showing much energy and charisma, not as much seen in many of her colleagues in that genre.
Louise was selected one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars in 1922. She may be best-remembered for being the third actress to portray Jane, having portrayed the character in the 1921 movie serial The Adventures of Tarzan.
She starred in only five talkies in her film career, including, co-starring Bob Steele.