Actress. Born Leora Spellmeyer in Bonne Terre, Missouri, she began her career in vaudeville where she met and married actor Charles Middleton. Using the stage name Laura Spellman, she performed in live theatre with her husband and they made their debut together in the silent film, “Wits vs. Wits” (1920). She continued working primarily on stage and appeared in only a few more films. (bio by: John “J-Cat” Griffith)  Family links:  Spouse:  Charles B. Middleton (1874 – 1949)* *Calculated relationship