Lillian Leitzel
1892–1931 (age 39)
Performer
Biography
Lillian Leitzel captivated vaudeville and circus audiences with her fearless strength and balletic grace, turning the one-arm plange into a signature feat that dazzled theaters across Europe and America.
Her daring artistry and gentle mentorship of younger performers left an imprint that endured long after her untimely passing, and she rests in the tranquil hillside of Inglewood Park Cemetery.