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- Height5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
- Leila Bennett was born on November 17, 1892 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. She was an actress, known for Taxi (1931), Doctor X (1932) and Mark of the Vampire (1935). She was married to Francis M. (Frank) Keough. She died on January 5, 1965 in New York, New York, USA.
- SpouseFrancis M. (Frank) Keough(September 1934 - ????) (his death)
- Diminutive bit player of the 1930s, one-time member of the Harry Blaney Stock Company in Brooklyn. The one performance which allowed her more screen time, as a stereotypical Negro maid in the 1932 comedy 'The First Year', gained a measure of notoriety with changing sociopolitical views, since the part was played by a white actress in blackface.
- Played the second lead as Loretta Young's best friend in 'Taxi' (1932). She provided comedy relief along with her boyfriend, played by George E. Stone.
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