Louise Brooks
| Born | November 14, 1906 |
| Hometown | Cherryvale, Kansas, United States |
| Height | 5'2" (1.57m) |
| Spouse | Deering Davis, A. Edward Sutherland |
| Parents | Myra Rude, Leonard Porter Brooks |
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Louise Brooks Was One of the Most Captivating Silent Film Stars — See Why in These 10 Photos
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