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Bessie Love

Bessie Love

Actor · born 9 September 1898 · Midland, Texas, USA

Bessie Love (born Juanita Horton, September 10, 1898 - April 26, 1986) became one of the most recognizable faces of early American cinema. After her family moved to Los Angeles, she was sent to Biograph Studios, where legendary director D.W. Griffith noticed her talent and cast her in several films, including Intolerance (1916).

During the silent era, she gained popularity for her lively, wholesome screen presence and worked with major stars such as Douglas Fairbanks. Her career soared in the 1920s, and she was named a WAMPAS Baby Star in 1922, marking her as one of Hollywood’s most promising young actresses.

Where to start: Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages (1916).

As actor 108

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Bessie Love movie?

By viewer score, Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages (1916) at 7.1/10.

What are Bessie Love’s most popular movies?

On Her Majesty's Secret Service, The Hunger, Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages.

How many movies has Bessie Love made?

108 films on TMDB, 108 as actor.

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