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LOUISE FAZENDA
^VERY now and then some lively vaudeville artist refers to Los Angeles as the capital of Indiana, so thickly sprinkled is the "Angel City" with natives of the former state. Among these Indianans, one stands out very prominently, for she is Louise Fazenda, the film comedienne, born way back in Lafayette. Even her native city had a "laugh" in it.
Since that time the very original character actress has spread the laughs around the world many times.
Miss Fazenda's forebears were of business life. Her father was a merchandise broker. The daughter had no other thought than to secure an education and grow up an ordinary "member of the family." Louise was not of the dreamer class. She was lively but normal.
While she still was young, the family removed to Los Angeles attended the high school there and Saint Mary's Convent. But, as for career, she thought little of the future.
During the latter part of 1915, the young Miss suddenly found herself in need of funds, if Christmas presents were forthcoming for her family and friends. She spoke of the matter to a friend, who suggested pictures. As a result she obtained a little work at the Keystone Comedy Studios.
She relates that none of the directors battled for her further efforts. But the work fascinated her and she continued enjoying the novelty of the thing.
Then it became hard work, but she continued the struggle until studio officials were fully impressed with the possibilities of her original makeup and her highly
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Soon she was doing important work in comedy, and was one of the principal stars of the studio for a long period.
Not so long ago, after making an enviable name in comedy, Miss Fazenda branched out into drama. Two of the several features in which she portrayed prominent roles were "The Kitchen Lady" and "Down on the Farm." She entered "specials" when cast in "Ouincy Adams Sawyer," and followed this by playing in the recent production, "The Beautiful and the Damned," for Warner Brothers.
She scored so heavily in this photodrama that the firm gave her a special role in "Main Street."
She plays the piano well, swims much and takes long hikes. Her hobby is the study of foreign books and psychology.