Blake, Michael F. (1998). He was the son of deaf mute parents, Frank and Emma Chaney, and he learned from childhood to communicate through pantomime, sign language and facial expression. Vestal Press Inc. Dual role: Ben Morrison (as an old man and as his younger self), Only the first two reels of the picture survive at the Library of Congress. Relationships. Lon Chaney was especially famous for his horror parts in movies like e.g. Vestal Press Inc. Page 5. [13] 1-216). By 1917, Chaney was a prominent actor in the studio, but his salary did not reflect this status. The cabin (designed by architect Paul Williams) still stands, and is preserved by the Inyo National Forest Service. [16], In 1957, Chaney was the subject of a biopic titled Man of a Thousand Faces, in which he was portrayed by James Cagney. After leaving the studio, Chaney struggled for the first year as a character actor. Page 47. [22] In 1994, Al Hirschfeld's caricature of Chaney was featured on a commemorative United States postage stamp.[23]. As Quasimodo, the bell ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral, and Erik, the "phantom" of the Paris Opera House, Chaney created two of the most grotesquely deformed characters in film history. Vestal Press Inc. He rose from featured player to star at Universal between 1913 and 1920, sometimes doubling as director and scriptwriter. Vestal Press Inc. Page 42. Page 21. Recently Passed Away Celebrities and Famous People. Between 1912 and 1930 he played more the 150 widely diverse roles. .mw-parser-output .toclimit-2 .toclevel-1 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-3 .toclevel-2 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-4 .toclevel-3 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-5 .toclevel-4 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-6 .toclevel-5 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-7 .toclevel-6 ul{display:none}. A print exists in the CNC French Film Archives, Dual Role as both Henry Norton and as Porter Brixton (two step-brothers), An incomplete print consisting only of the first three reels were discovered in England and have been preserved at AMPAS, Uncredited (his appearance in this film is unconfirmed, but Blake's book says Chaney was in the film), Prints exist at the Library of Congress and elsewhere, Chaney wrote the screenplay for this film, Later edited down into a shorter version called, Locan, Clarence A. About Lon Chaney's death - nothing to do with booze: "During the filming of Thunder in the winter of 1929, Chaney developed pneumonia. Though he sought aggressive treatment and even managed to film a remake of "The Unholy Three" (1930), his only talkie, Chaney suffered from a throat hemorrhage and died on Aug. 26, 1930 in Los Angeles. [9] In absence of specialized make-up artist professions, Chaney's make-up artistry skills gave him a competitive advantage over other actors. Page 20. Sangster, Margaret E. "Lon Chaney" (poem), This page was last edited on 17 February 2021, at 21:48. Page 54. Lon Chaney in The Unknown. Blake, Michael F. (1998). This was exacerbated when artificial snow lodged in his throat during filming and caused a serious infection. His funeral was held on August 28 in Glendale, California. "The Films of Lon Chaney". Blake, Michael F. (1998). "[13], During the filming of Thunder in the winter of 1929, Chaney developed pneumonia. Offscreen, he was a loner, preferring to live far from Hollywood with his son and second wife. Universal presented Chaney, Dorothy Phillips, and William Stowell as a team in The Piper's Price (1917). He was also a child of deaf parents and learned the art of pantomime to communicate with them. Page 39. Even after 65 years, the phrase "Man of a Thousand Faces" brings to mind only one name: Lon Chaney Sr. Chaney referred to his expertise in both make-up and contorting his body to portray his subjects as "extraordinary characterization." [8], Makeup in the early days of cinema was almost non-existent with the exception of beards and moustaches to denote villains. He was the complete package. Hollywood’s finest character actor was best known for his roles in films like The Hunchback of Note Dame and The Phantom of the Opera. His other notable films include The Penalty, Shadows, and He Who Gets Slapped. Blake, Michael F. (1998). Lon Chaney was born April 1, 1883 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In succeeding films, the men alternated playing lover, villain, or other man to the beautiful Phillips. Page 29. Page 33. Around the same time, Chaney also co-starred with Conrad Nagel, Marceline Day, Henry B. Walthall and Polly Moran in the Tod Browning horror film London After Midnight (1927), one of the most sought after lost films. Blake, Michael F. (1998). Blake, Michael F. (1998). A master of the use of grotesque, distorting makeup, he is best remembered for his work in horror films such as The Phantom of the Opera (1925). Blake, Michael F. (1998). Paul Revere Williams, ... LOS ANGELES. They were married three months after the birth of their son, Creighton, who later acted as Lon Chaney, Jr. Lon Chaney Jr. Death: and Cause of Death. Blake, Michael F. (1998). "The Films of Lon Chaney". In 1905, Chaney, then 22, met and married 16-year-old singer Cleva Creighton (Frances Cleveland Creighton) and in 1906, their only child, a son, Creighton Tull Chaney (later known as Lon Chaney … "The Films of Lon Chaney". Sep 27, 2019 - Explore Classic Movie Hub's board "Lon Chaney Jr", followed by 14210 people on Pinterest. He made his debut at the movies in 1912, and his filmography is vast. If you see something that doesn't look right on this page, please do inform us using the form below: © 2021 Dead or Kicking / All Rights Reserved. He adopted the name Lon Chaney, Jr. in 1935, but was later billed simply as Lon Chaney. Chaney married one of his former colleagues in the Kolb and Dill company, a chorus girl named Hazel Hastings. Leonidas Frank Chaney was born 1st April 1883, to Frank and Emma Chaney. Blake, Michael F. (1998). Leonidas Frank Chaney was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Frank H. Chaney and Emma Alice Kennedy. Page 34. Page 43. He also portrayed Lennie Small in Of Mice and Men (1939). On July 12, 1973, Lon Chaney Jr. died of non-communicable disease. "The Films of Lon Chaney". The Chaneys continued touring, settling in California in 1910. After Lon Sr. died in 1930, Creighton entered movies with an RKO contract, but nothing much happened until, by his own recollection, he was "starved" into changing his name to Lon Chaney Jr. Due to his special make-up effects he … Page 51. See more ideas about lon chaney jr, lon chaney, classic horror. Vestal Press Inc. Page 70. He brings that part of you out into the open, because you fear that you are not loved, you fear that you never will be loved, you fear there is some part of you that's grotesque, that the world will turn away from. Lon Chaney's brother, John, is still alive and kicking. "The Films of Lon Chaney". Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, 2008. Chaney's talents extended beyond the horror genre and stage makeup. Cleva Creighton, a 16 year old singer, and Chaney, who was 23, were both with the Columbia Musical Comedy Repertory Company. When Chaney was away branching out on films such as Riddle Gawne and The Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin (both 1918), Stowell and Phillips would continue on as a duo until Chaney's return. Lon was 47 years old at the time of death. Page 36. Rest in peace. "The Films of Lon Chaney". His son, Lon Chaney, Jr., 1907–73, made many horror films and westerns. At the time of his death he survived by his large extended friends and family. Directed by Wallace Fox. He was also a highly skilled dancer, singer and comedian. It is also worth noting that make-up departments were not yet in place during Chaney's time. He was the son of silent screen star Lon Chaney and singing sensation Francis Cleveland Creighton (Cleva). At the time of his death, he was 67 years old. Vestal Press Inc. Vestal Press Inc. Blake, Michael F. (1998). Sensitive about his youth and plain features, Chaney hid behind elaborate makeup when appearing on-stage. Blake, Michael F. (1998). So successful were the films starring this group that Universal produced fourteen films from 1917 to 1919 with Chaney, Stowell, and Phillips. Vestal Press Inc. Page 38. In 1997, the U. S. Postal Service launched a series of stamps featuring film monsters. During the filming of The Unknown (1927), Joan Crawford stated that she learned more about acting from watching Chaney work than from anyone else in her career. His skill with makeup gained him many parts in the highly competitive casting atmosphere. [3] The suicide attempt failed but it ruined her singing career as a result; the ensuing scandal and divorce forced Chaney out of the theater and into film. 1883 – 26.8. "[12], Chaney's son Creighton, who later changed his name to Lon Chaney Jr., became a film actor after his father's death. He would spend the rest of his life competing with his father's reputation as The Man With a Thousand Faces, hoping against hope to someday top Lon Sr. professionally. His father was of English and French ancestry, and his mother was of Scottish, English, and Irish descent. He entered a stage career in 1902, and began traveling with popular Vaudeville and theater acts. Blake, Michael F. (1998). His son, by a previous marriage, Creighton Chaney (Lon Chaney Jr.) was also at his side. 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Ray Bradbury once said of Chaney, "He was someone who acted out our psyches. Following his death, Chaney's famous makeup case was donated to the Los Angeles County Museum by his widow, Hazel. Page 45. He is perhaps best known for his performances in The Hunchback of Notre Dame … Lon Chaney Sr. was born on April 1, 1883 in Colorado Springs, CO. One of the most versatile actors of early cinema who played roles in The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Phantom of the Opera. Chaney signed a sworn statement declaring that five of the key voices in the film (the ventriloquist, the old woman, a parrot, the dummy and the girl) were his own. He died in 1930 at the age of 47; in his last days, his illness rendered him unable to speak, forcing him to rely on the pantomimic gestures of his youth in order to communicate with his friends and loved ones. The son of deaf-mute parents, he learned at an early age to rely on pantomime as a communication skill. In 1901, he went on the road as an actor in a play that he co-wrote with his brother titled “The Little Tycoon.” Prior to the mid-20s, actors were expected to do their own make-up. This was exacerbated when artificial snow lodged in his throat during filming and caused a serious infection. En route from one city to another, Stowell was in the caboose when it was hit by the locomotive from another train; he was killed instantly. They were occasionally be joined by Claire DuBrey nearly making the trio a quartet of recurring actors from film to film. After his father died in 1930, Creighton decided to give acting a try. Blake, Michael F. (1998). Lon Chaney Biography, Life, Interesting Facts. 86. Chaney's maternal grandfather, Jonathan Ralston Kennedy, founded the "Colorado School for the Education of Mutes" (now, Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind) in 1874, and Chaney's paren… Lon Chaney Spanish postcard by La Novela Semanal Cinematografica, no. He is regarded as one of the most versatile and powerful actors of cinema, renowned for his characterizations of tortured, often grotesque and afflicted characters, and his groundbreaking artistry with makeup. "The Films of Lon Chaney". His father was of English and French ancestry, and his mother was of Scottish, English, and Irish descent. Page 14. Blake, Michael F. (1998). Blake, Michael F. (1998). Lon Chaney, genius of the grotesque, man of a "thousand faces,' died in his wife, the former Hazel Hastings, arms at 12:55 a.m. in St. Vincent's hospital in Los Angeles. "The Films of Lon Chaney". [7] His final film role was a sound remake of his silent classic The Unholy Three (1930), his only "talkie" and the only film in which Chaney utilized his powerful and versatile voice. His ability to transform himself using makeup techniques he developed earned him the nickname "The Man of a Thousand Faces". He is renowned for his characterizations of tortured, often grotesque and … Lon Chaney - Biography. In late 1929 he was diagnosed with bronchial lung cancer. Lon Chaney may have passed away in the distant past, but thanks to an enthralling, good old invention called Film, he will never be really gone. American stage and film actor, director, and screenwriter Lon Chaney (1883-1930) is regarded as one of the most versatile and powerful actors of early cinema. He never revealed personal details about himself or his family, once stating, "Between pictures, there is no Lon Chaney. Creighton came into the world prematurely at seven months on a cold winter day. Forced into single parenthood after divorcing his first wife Cleva Creighton, Chaney had to find a more steady source of income than the theater. Though he sought aggressive treatment and even managed to film a remake of "The Unholy Three" (1930), his only talkie, Chaney suffered from a throat hemorrhage and died on Aug. 26, 1930 in Los Angeles. Vestal Press Inc. The U.S. Marine Corps provided a chaplain and Honor Guard for his funeral. Lon Chaney Jr. Death: and Cause of Death. Lon Chaney, original name Leonidas Frank Chaney, (born April 1, 1883, Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.—died August 26, 1930, Los Angeles, California), American film actor whose versatility and moving performances in even the most macabre roles are classics of the silent screen. Who is he dating right now? Even after 65 years, the phrase "Man of a Thousand Faces" brings to mind only one name: Lon Chaney Sr. Page 37. Vestal Press Inc. Chaney died of heart failure at age 67 on July 12, 1973, in San Clemente, California. Lon Chaney (April 1, 1883 – August 26, 1930) was an American actor during the age of silent films.He is regarded as one of the most versatile and powerful actors of early cinema, renowned for his characterizations of tortured, often grotesque and afflicted characters, and his groundbreaking artistry with makeup. A nitrate print was discovered in Georgia in 1983. Your contribution is much appreciated! Blake, Michael F. (1998). He entered a stage career in 1902, and began traveling with popular Vaudeville and theater acts. "Erik, The Phantom" in The Phantom of the Opera (1925), "Hypnotist" in London After Midnight (1927), "Man of a Thousand Faces" redirects here. "The Films of Lon Chaney". Paid in Advance (1919) was the group's last film together, for the chiseled featured Stowell was sent to Africa by Universal to scout locations for a movie. Leonidas Frank "Lon" Chaney (April 1, 1883 – August 26, 1930) was an American stage and film actor, make-up artist, director and screenwriter. Coronavirus Update. As Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923), Chaney wore a rubber hump weighing as much as 70 pounds, and the film made him a bona fide star.After Universal's Phantom of the Opera (1925), the actor moved to MGM, where he starred in several highly successful Grand Guignol horror films directed by Tod Browning. Blake, Michael F. (1998). For the first few years of his career, when he was credited, he used his real name. Both of Chaney's parents were deaf and, as a child of deaf adults, Chaney became skilled in pantomime. On July 12, 1973, Lon Chaney Jr. died of non-communicable disease. He was the son of silent screen star Lon Chaney and singing sensation Francis Cleveland Creighton (Cleva). Vestal Press Inc. Page 4. When Chaney asked for a raise, studio executive William Sistrom replied, "You'll never be worth more than one hundred dollars a week." For the 1957 film, see, Internet Movie Database, IMDb.com ; film listings on. The majority of these films are lost but a few, including Triumph and Paid in Advance survive in private collections or unrestored in European or Russian archives. Lon Chaney Jr. was previously married to Patsy Beck (1937 - 1973) and Dorothy Hinckley (1926 - 1937). Chaney had a breakthrough performance as "The Frog" in George Loane Tucker's The Miracle Man (1919). Creighton, born Frances Cleveland Creighton, was a 16-year-old singer hoping to land a job as an entertainer with the company with which Chaney was touring.A whirlwind romance ensued, and the two were … Cranbury, NJ: A. S. Barnes and Co., Inc. Blake, Michael F. (1998). "The Films of Lon Chaney". Vestal Press Inc. ", Chaney and his second wife Hazel led a discreet private life distant from the Hollywood social scene. He somehow got into the shadows inside our bodies; he was able to nail down some of our secret fears and put them on-screen. He had his first role, though uncredited, in the 1932 movie Girl Crazy. Upon marrying, the new couple gained custody of Chaney's 10-year-old son Creighton, who had resided in various homes and boarding schools since Chaney's divorce from Cleva in 1913.[4]. He was just 47 years old. Chaney did minimal promotional work for his films and for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, purposefully fostering a mysterious image, and he reportedly intentionally avoided the social scene in Hollywood. Chaney appeared in 10 films directed by Tod Browning, often portraying disguised and/or mutilated characters, including carnival knife-thrower Alonzo the Armless in The Unknown (1927) opposite Joan Crawford. Vestal Press Inc. Blake, Michael F. (1998). Blake, Michael F. (1998). Blake, Michael F. (1998). "The Films of Lon Chaney". [18] Chaney Jr. is best remembered for roles in horror films, such as the title character in The Wolf Man (1941). The stagestruck Chaney worked in a variety of backstage positions at the opera house in his hometown of Colorado Springs; he was eventually allowed to appear on stage, and, before his 17th birthday, was on tour with a play he'd co-written with his brother. He is notable for playing Larry Talbot in The Wolf Man movies. Silent film star, horror legend, and pioneer of special effects make-up Lon Chaney died on this day back in 1930. Emma Alice Kennedy's information is not available now. A number of others exist only in extremely truncated form or suffer severe decomposition. [1] Chaney was known for his starring roles in such silent horror films as The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) and The Phantom of the Opera (1925). As a result, Chaney was a talented pantomime performer from a young age. Page 48. https://www.sunsigns.org/famousbirthdays/d/profile/lon-chaney-jr- Vestal Press Inc. With Lon Chaney Jr., Brenda Joyce, J. Edward Bromberg, Rosalind Ivan. Film Deaths: [edit | edit source] The Ace of Hearts (1921) [Mr. Farallone]: Killed in an explosion, along with the rest of the conspirators, when he sets off a bomb at their headquarters. Anderson, R. G. (1971). Incomplete print (reels 2, 3 and 5 of 5) exists at the National Archives of Canada and the Library of Congress. Birthday: April 1, 1883Date of Death: August 26, 1930Age at Death: 47. Page 8. Although his parents were deaf-mutes, Leonidas Chaney became an actor and also owner of a theatre company (together with his brother John). His family originally came from England, France and Ireland. "The Films of Lon Chaney". [1] Chaney is known for his starring roles in such silent … Vestal Press Inc. Frank H. Chaney's information is not available now. The Cinema of Tod Browning: Essays of the Macabre and Grotesque. Chaney was born in Oklahoma. Chaney, Lon (chā`nē), 1883–1930, American film actor, b.Colorado Springs, Colo. Chaney was the son of deaf-mute parents. Bram Stoker died in 1912, so was never involved in any movie or play of 'Dracula'. The stagestruck Chaney worked in a variety of backstage positions at the opera house in his hometown of Colorado Springs; he was … Page 28. Vestal Press Inc. Soon, Lon Chaney was performing in popular traveling stage productions and vaudeville shows. Blake, Michael F. (1998). Blake, Michael F. (1998). Marital troubles developed and on April 30, 1913, Cleva went to the Majestic Theater in downtown Los Angeles, where Lon was managing the "Kolb and Dill" show, and attempted suicide by swallowing mercuric chloride. Some of Chaney's best work during this period was actually done without makeup, in such bread-and-butter vehicles as Tell it to the Marines (1926) and The Big City (1928). Vestal Press Inc. During the filming of Thunder in the winter of 1929, Chaney developed pneumonia. Page 56. 1930), poznat po nadimku "Čovjek s tisuću lica," bio je američki glumac u doba nijemog filma.Bio je jedan od glumaca s najraznovrsnijim talentom i snagom u ranoj historiji filma. Approximately 102 of the 157 films made by Chaney are currently classified as lost films. The dwarfed, misshapen beggar of the streets may have the noblest ideals. Leonidas Frank Chaney was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Frank H. Chaney (1852–1927) and Emma Alice Kennedy. Honorary pallbearers included Paul Bern, Hunt Stromberg, Irving Thalberg, Louis B. Mayer, Lionel Barrymore, Wallace Beery, Tod Browning, Lew Cody, and Ramon Novarro. Apparently filmed in 1914 but only released on Nov. 23, 1916, Apparently filmed in 1914 but only released on Mar. In 1901, he went on the road as an actor in a play that he co-wrote with his brother titled “The Little Tycoon.” Leonidas Frank "Lon" Chaney (April 1, 1883 – August 26, 1930) was an American stage and film actor, director and screenwriter.He is regarded as one of the most versatile and powerful actors of early cinema, renowned for his characterizations of tortured, often grotesque and afflicted characters, and his groundbreaking artistry with makeup. Vestal Press Inc. Sadly, Lon became extremely ill with pneumonia and lung cancer and in 1930, he died … "The Films of Lon Chaney". His portrayal of a tough-as-nails marine drill instructor in Tell It to the Marines (1926), one of his favorite films, earned him the affection of the Marine Corps, who made him their first honorary member from the motion picture industry. Page 53. Lon Chaney. The history of Lon Chaney is the history of unrequited loves. "The Films of Lon Chaney". Chaney's maternal grandfather, Jonathan Ralston Kennedy, founded the "Colorado School for the Education of Mutes" (now Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind) in 1874, and Chaney's parents met there. Vestal Press Inc. In a 1925 autobiographical article for Movie magazine, Chaney wrote: "I wanted to remind people that the lowest types of humanity may have within them the capacity for supreme self-sacrifice. Blake, Michael F. (1998). Chaney had an uncanny ability… "The Films of Lon Chaney". Stowell and Phillips made The Heart of Humanity (also 1918), bringing in Erich von Stroheim for a part as the villain that could easily have been played by Chaney. He was 67 years old and donated his body to medical research. An unfaithful attorney is suspected of murdering his wife. Vestal Press Inc. When he began making movies in 1932, he was known by his original name Creighton Chaney, but starting in 1935 he used the name "Lon Chaney, Jr." Chaney died in California of heart failure when he was 67 years old. Blake, Michael F. (1998). "The Films of Lon Chaney". While his funeral was being conducted, all MGM studios and offices observed two minutes of silence. Lon Chaney (1883 - 1930) . Leonidas Frank „Lon” Chaney (n. 1 aprilie 1883, Colorado Springs, Comitatul El Paso, Colorado, SUA – d. 26 august 1930, Los Angeles, California, SUA) a fost un actor, regizor de film și scenarist american.A realizat 157 de filme din care 100 sunt considerate filme pierdute.Este tatăl actorului Lon Chaney, Jr. He was also noted for his kindness and generosity to people who were just getting started in the acting business. He was just 47 years old. ), but a growth in his throat developed into bronchial cancer. Lon Chaney, original name Leonidas Frank Chaney, (born April 1, 1883, Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.—died August 26, 1930, Los Angeles, California), American film actor whose versatility and moving performances in even the most macabre roles are classics of the silent screen. [12][15], Chaney was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, next to the crypt of his father. "It was then," she said, "I became aware for the first time of the difference between standing in front of a camera, and acting. Stage Career And Marriage. When sound pictures took hold in 1929, Chaney initially refused to participate, concerned that he'd have to come up with a different voice for each performance; he finally acquiesced with 1930s The Unholy Three (a remake of his 1925 silent film success), in which he not only utilized four different vocal characterizations but also proved to be a superior performer in his natural voice. "The Films of Lon Chaney". Originally referenced in films as Creighton Chaney, he was later credited as "Lon Chaney, Jr." in 1935, and after 1941's Man Made Monster, beginning as early as The Wolf Man later that same year, he was almost always billed under his more famous father's name as Lon Chaney. Blake, Michael F. (1998). Latest News. He also earned the respect and admiration of numerous aspiring actors, to whom he offered mentoring assistance, and between takes on film sets he was always willing to share his professional observations with the cast and crew. Lon Chaney was born April 1, 1883 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Lon Chaney was born on April 1, 1883 and died on August 26, 1930. Lon Chaney, Jr. was born Creighton Tull Chaney on February 10, 1906 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. [19] In October 1997, both Chaneys appeared on commemorative US postage stamps as the Phantom of the Opera and the Wolf Man, with the set completed by Bela Lugosi as Dracula and Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's monster and the Mummy. Before her husband entered the movies she was well known In Vaudeville. He was the son of deaf mute parents, Frank and Emma Chaney, and he learned from childhood to communicate through pantomime, sign language and facial expression. The film displayed not only Chaney's acting ability, but also his talent as a master of makeup. Leonidas Frank Chaney was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Frank H. Chaney and Emma Alice Kennedy; his father, was of English and French ancestry, and his mother was of Scottish, English, and Irish descent.
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