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Henry "Harry" Philmore Langdon (June 15, 1884 – December 22, 1944) was an American comedian who appeared in vaudeville, silent films (where he had his greatest fame), and talkies. [1] Life and career. Langdon on “ The Serious Side of Comedy Making ”: ”I am convinced that comedy is much harder to achieve than drama.”
Harry Langdon. Actor: His First Flame. Langdon first performed when he ran away from home at the age of 12-13 to join a travelling medicine show. In 1903 he scored a lasting success in vaudeville with an act called "Johnny's New Car" which he performed for twenty years.
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- Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Jun 10, 2024 · Harry Langdon was an American motion picture actor and director whom many rank among the top tier of silent film comedians. As a young boy, Langdon ran away from his home in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to join a traveling medicine show.
Harry Langdon. Actor: His First Flame. Langdon first performed when he ran away from home at the age of 12-13 to join a travelling medicine show. In 1903 he scored a lasting success in vaudeville with an act called "Johnny's New Car" which he performed for twenty years.
- June 15, 1884
- December 22, 1944
Harry Langdon: At Hal Roach 29-30. After falling from Hollywood stardom at the end of the Silent Era, quirky silent film comedian Harry Langdon made not only his first talking films, but...
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Sep 3, 2012 · Langdon (1884-1944) played an endearing, optimistic man-child who always wore a small cloth hat and oversized clothes. Among his classic features are “The Strong Man” and “Long Pants.”
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