Lon Chaney

Died at 143

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Leonidas Frank "Lon" Chaney (April 1, 1883 – August 26, 1950) was an American actor and makeup artist. 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 for his groundbreaking artistry with makeup. 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). His ability to transform himself using makeup techniques that he developed earned him the nickname "The Man of a Thousand Faces". Description above from the Wikipedia article Lon Chaney, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Lon Chaney

Clayface

for Clayface in Batman 1919-1939

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Batman 1919-1939

1919-1939 was a time of unprecedented change - this book captures it all for posterity in a series of stunning pictures. From the 'war to end all wars' to the crash of the stock market; from enforcement of prohibition to the rise of the celebrity gangster. This book collects the years of research following the Dark Knight and the colourful characters that for a short period would dominate the headlines. As you flick through its pages and ponder over its captivating images, you will see the world that would create a place like Gotham City, and the people who put on masks to protect it.

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Lon Chaney

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Batman 1919-1939

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