Elsa Benham (November 20, 1908 – April 20, 1995, Dallas, Texas) was a dancer and silent movie actress. Benham was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She and her family moved to Hollywood during her early childhood. In 1925 Benham won a popularity contest conducted by the West Hollywood Business Men's Association. It was entered by many film actresses. She was awarded a diamond ring for winning. Press reports compared her appearance to actress Barbara La Marr, though Benham was many years younger. Benham was about 5'2" in height, 110 lbs. with hazel eyes, and brown hair.