
Laura Bayley
Known for Acting · 11 credits
- Born
- 1862-02-04
- Died
- 1938-10-25
- Place of birth
- Ramsgate, Kent, England, UK
Biography
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.
Known For
Movies (11)

The Kiss in the Tunnel
1899
as Wife (as Mrs. George Albert Smith)

The X-Ray Fiend
1897
as Woman

Let Me Dream Again
1900
as Young woman

Noisy Silencers
2024
as (archive footage)

Cinderella
1898
as Cinderella

The Death of Poor Joe
1901
as Joe

Mary Jane's Mishap
1903
as Mary Jane

Santa Claus
1898

The Old Maid's Valentine
1900
as Miss Pimple

Hanging Out the Clothes
1897
as Maid

Two Clowns
1906
as Female clown
About Laura Bayley
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… With 11 credits spanning from 1897 to 2024, Laura Bayley has appeared in 11 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Laura Bayley Movies
- The Kiss in the Tunnel (1899) — as Wife (as Mrs. George Albert Smith)
- The X-Ray Fiend (1897) — as Woman
- Let Me Dream Again (1900) — as Young woman
- Noisy Silencers (2024) — as (archive footage)
- Cinderella (1898) — as Cinderella
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