1862-02-04 ( 163 years old ) in Ramsgate, Kent, England, UK
Laura Eugenia Bayley (4 February 1862 – 25 October 1938) was a British actress and filmmaker, active in the Brighton School of early cinema pioneers. Born in Ramsgate, Bayley performed onstage in Victorian burlesques, revues, and pantomimes, often with her three sisters. After marrying the showman George Albert Smith, she entered the world of early experiments with motion picture film; she played main roles in many of the most important films Smith made between 1897 and 1903, including The Kiss in the Tunnel (1899) and Mary Jane's Mishap (1903).
Behind the camera, Bayley likely played a significant hand in the creative development of Smith's fiction films, and may have directed some of those currently credited to him. She also directed and supervised numerous other films on her own, including a series for an early show-at-home projector design. Film historians have highlighted her prolific career as a film performer as well as the creative talent she brought to filmmaking.
Movies
Noisy Silencers
2024-12-10
Two Clowns
1906-01-01
Mary Jane's Mishap
1903-04-04
The Death of Poor Joe
1901-12-11
The Old Maid's Valentine
1900-09-30
Let Me Dream Again
1900-08-01
The Kiss in the Tunnel
1899-11-30
Santa Claus
1898-09-01
Cinderella
1898-08-01
The X-Ray Fiend
1897-10-01
Hanging Out the Clothes
1897-07-07
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