A useful way to describe Leila Lewis’s screen presence is an expressive quality that works especially well on camera, which gives even straightforward material more character. In both older and newer material, she knows how to leave a strong impression without overdoing it, and that remains part of her appeal. Even within a contemporary photo session, her expressions add more personality to the frame. That keeps the material from feeling anonymous. On camera, she seems to effortlessly bring personality into every frame, and that remains part of her appeal.