Lois Moran (1909-1990) was an American actress whose career flourished during the transition from silent to sound film. She began her artistic training in France, debuting as a dancer at the Opéra de Paris before establishing herself in Hollywood. Her most celebrated role was that of Laurel Dallas in the silent film *Stella Dallas* (1925), which earned her critical acclaim and established her as one of cinema's promising young stars. She continued to act in numerous films throughout the 1920s and early 1930s, including *The Racketeer* (1929) and *Mammy* (1930), showcasing her versatility in sound films as well. She was the inspiration for the character of Rosemary Hoyt in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel *Tender Is the Night*. Alongside her film career, she also worked on Broadway. She largely retired from acting after her marriage in the mid-1930s. For her contribution to the film industry, she was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.