Leila Roosevelt (1906–1976) was an American-born producer, director and screenwriter.
Early life 1906 Roosevelt was born. Roosevelt's father was André Roosevelt, a French-born American filmmaker. His father was Cornelius Roosevelt (1847–1902), a cousin of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt.Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal -Theodore Roosevelt Association – 1990 Volumes 16-18 – Page 58 "ANDRE' ROOSEVELT (Cornelius', Silas Weir7, Cornelius Van Schaack6, James J.5), born in Paris 24 April 1879 as Cornelius Louis André Roosevelt, baptized at the American Cathedral there as child of Cornelius and Anna Roosevelt. "
Filmography 1938 Magie africaine - Writer, Producer. 1944 Dangerous Journey - Producer, Director.
Personal life Roosevelt was married to Armand Denis, a Belgium-born filmmaker. They had 4 children, Rene, David, Armand, and Heidi Ann.Reynolds, Glenn, Colonial Cinema in Africa: Origins, Images, Audiences, pp. 54-56
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