Leone Lane
Actor
About Leone Lane
Leone Lane was an American actress who appeared during the transitional period from silent films to sound cinema in the late 1920s. Her career, though brief, coincided with one of the most revolutionary periods in Hollywood history when the industry was adapting to the new technology of synchronized sound. Lane is documented as having appeared in the 1929 MGM production 'Wolf Song,' which was one of the studio's early attempts at a sound film featuring major stars Gary Cooper and Lupe Vélez. Like many actors of this era, her career appears to have been limited to this single film credit, suggesting she may have been among the many performers who struggled to transition from silent to sound films or who simply had brief careers in the rapidly changing industry. The film itself was notable for being one of Cooper's early sound pictures and was directed by Victor Fleming, who would later direct classics like 'Gone with the Wind' and 'The Wizard of Oz.' Lane's role in the production, while not leading, placed her at the forefront of Hollywood's technological revolution.
The Craft
Milestones
- Appeared in 'Wolf Song' (1929), an early MGM sound film
Best Known For
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Why They Matter
Impact on Culture
Leone Lane's career, though brief, represents the larger story of countless actors who worked during Hollywood's transition from silent to sound films. Her appearance in 'Wolf Song' (1929) places her within the context of one of cinema's most significant technological revolutions, when many performers found their careers either launched or ended by the advent of synchronized sound. The film itself was part of MGM's early sound productions, helping establish the studio's dominance in the new era of talking pictures.
Lasting Legacy
While Leone Lane did not achieve lasting fame or leave an extensive body of work, her career serves as a representative example of the thousands of actors who populated early Hollywood films. Her single documented appearance in 'Wolf Song' (1929) ensures her place in film history as a participant in the early sound era, a time of tremendous change and opportunity in cinema.
Who They Inspired
Due to the brevity of her documented career, there is no record of Leone Lane having influenced other performers or filmmakers in any significant way. Her legacy is primarily as a historical example of the many actors who worked during Hollywood's transitional period from silent to sound cinema.
Off Screen
Very little is documented about Leone Lane's personal life, which was common for many supporting actors of the silent and early sound era who had brief careers. Her single film credit suggests she may have been among the many performers who were unable to sustain long-term careers during Hollywood's transition to sound.
Did You Know?
- Leone Lane appeared in 'Wolf Song' (1929), which was one of Gary Cooper's early sound films
- The film was directed by Victor Fleming, who would later direct 'Gone with the Wind' and 'The Wizard of Oz'
- 'Wolf Song' was produced by MGM during the studio's early sound film period
- The film co-starred Lupe Vélez, one of the era's most popular actresses
- Lane's career appears to have been limited to this single film credit
- The film was based on a novel by Harvey Fergusson
- 'Wolf Song' was one of the early Westerns to incorporate sound elements
- The film was released during the same year as the stock market crash of 1929
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Leone Lane?
Leone Lane was an American actress who appeared during the transition from silent to sound films in the late 1920s. She is documented as having appeared in the 1929 film 'Wolf Song,' which appears to be her only known film credit.
What films is Leone Lane best known for?
Leone Lane is known for her single appearance in 'Wolf Song' (1929), an early MGM sound film starring Gary Cooper and Lupe Vélez, directed by Victor Fleming.
When was Leone Lane born and when did she die?
Specific birth and death dates for Leone Lane are not documented in available historical records, which was common for many supporting actors of the era with brief careers.
What awards did Leone Lane win?
There are no documented awards or nominations for Leone Lane, which was typical for actors with very brief careers during the early sound era.
What was Leone Lane's acting style?
Due to the limited documentation of her career and the absence of her performance records, specific details about Leone Lane's acting style are not available in historical sources.
Films
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