This guest book is a great way to keep track of all the memories you make with your friends on your birthday, baby shower, bar mitzvah. 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. Memorabilia autographs founder and president, allen rodwill is a wellknown, respected trusted member of an industry he has served for 35 years. Aug 03, 2017 posted this due to the network airing silent flix of lon chaney, sr. Lon chaney 8 x 10 autograph reprint the hunchback of notre dame mockery. These print 4 postcards to a sheet so you can make up. He was one of the most versatile and powerful actors of early cinema. When chaney was finished with the makeup, it was as if the hunchback of hugos book had walked directly off the pages. Vintage movie posters celebrity autographs original movie posters autographed sports memorabilia circus posters lon chaney sr unholy three 1930 original still photo lon chaney sr unholy three. John jeske and the chaney mystique will for the first time present an unexplored and controversial side of the great silent film actor lon chaney s life by taking a close look at his relationship with companion, chauffeur, and makeup assistant, john jeske. His ability to transform himself using makeup techniques he developed earned him the nickname the man of a thousand faces. Even correspondence with biographer gary don rhodes failed to unearth any reason for chaneys inability to enlist.
Chaney was nicknamed the man of a thousand faces, he performed during the age of silent films. To you my friend barbara bedford most sincerely yours lon chaney beautiful photo double weight with mat finish. Creighton came into the world prematurely at seven months on a cold winter day. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Traditionally they were exchanged among friends, colleagues, and classmates to fill with poems, drawings, personal messages, small pieces of verse, and other mementos. Vintage movie posters celebrity autographs original movie posters autographed sports memorabilia circus posters lon chaney sr unholy three 1930 original still photo lon chaney sr unholy three 1930 original 8x10 still photo beautiful original vintage 1930 still photo from the lon chaney sr classic unholy three. Lon chaney the man of a thousand faces american masters pbs.
Lon chaney sr man of faces bill nelson portfolio w. February 10, 1906 july 12, 1973 was an american actor known for playing larry talbot in the 1941 film the wolf man and various other horror films from universal. Meticulously researched, well written, and lavishly illustrated, all tree are worth adding to a movierelated bookshelf. Quasimodo with lon chaney boris karloff peter lorre bela. Pierce was the man behind lons wolf man and his three appearances as the mummy. Framed pieces are packed by a professional service. Michael has written a trilogy of books on lon chaney, sr. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The film starred lon chaney as nononsense detective dan callahan, and as always, chaney threw himself passionately into his role. Every purchase includes our industry recognized coa. May 22, 2012 i have to imagine this was done to help pad out the issue to 100 pages.
Out of all of the actors in the world he is probably the most collected by. Most of the good chaneys i have seen over the years have been high quality original mgm. The man behind the thousand faces blake, michael f. Leonidas frank lon chaney was an american stage and film actor, makeup artist, director and screenwriter. Each piece includes lon jrs signature on a personal check and comes with a letter of authenticity from the ceo of chaney entertainment, inc. The wolf man makeup consisted of yak hair glued to his face then signed.
Jan 25, 1995 michael has written a trilogy of books on lon chaney, sr. Signed on the slightly shaded area of the photo across his jacket. Leonidas frank lon chaney april 1, 1883 august 26, 1930 was an american stage and. The man of 1,000 faces in a picture with 1,000 thrills. If you are interested in licensing, film clips, appearances or for advertisement please contact. Vintage horror movie lobby cards, posters, and more going up. The author did an incredible job on researching the life of lon chaney sr. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the. Our famouschecks autograph price guide is derived from realized prices from major auctions including ebay, trade shows, and dealer catalogs. Autographed hand signed original double weight vintage 8x10 photo inscribed long inscription reads. This site went on line in 1996 and was previously maintained on an aol server.
Vintage horror movie lobby cards, posters, and more going up for auction. Laid in is an autograph letter signed by mary philbin, costar with lon chaney sr. Make sure your party is one to remember with our autograph book. He was the son of silent screen star lon chaney and singing sensation francis cleveland creighton. This guest book is a great way to keep track of all the memories you make with your friends on your birthday, baby shower, bar mitzvah, or other special event. He was the son of silent screen star lon chaney and singing sensation francis cleveland creighton cleva. February 10, 1906 july 12, 1973 was an american actor known for playing larry talbot in the 1941 film the wolf man and various other horror films from universal studios including frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948 son of dracula. To buy, auction, sell or consign your lon chaney autograph, jr. Lon chaney the man of faces characters horror movie. Traditionally they were exchanged among friends, colleagues, and classmates to fill with poems, drawings, personal messages, small. For that one autograph youve got to have, but you cant find, call us at 1800gallery 18004255379 or send us a message and we will be glad to assist you. Hart and tom mix, valentino, chaplin and keatonsilent stars of the silver screen. My friend lon told our family that he was the first lon born lon chaney. But we, as a family, seemed to have the facility of making fun into fun, and tough into fun.
Amazon rewards visa signature cards store card amazon business card. Homemade disney autograph books for you to customize. He is regarded as one of the most versatile and powerful. 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 overall size is 22 78 x 29 716 and is ready to hang in your horror entertainment room. A century it seems like a long time to the outside world, but to the enclosed group of chaneys it skipped by rather quickly. See more ideas about lon chaney, actor and silent film.
An autograph book is a book for collecting the autographs of others. Lon chaney sr unholy three 1930 original still photo. Blakes second book on lon chaney, a thousand faces. This dvd, an undercrank productions, 82 minutes, offers a rare look at an emerging talent that in a span of just three short years would share. Utilizing his earned doctorate from temple university in. This dvd, an undercrank productions, 82 minutes, offers a rare look at an emerging talent that in a span of just three short years would share the spotlight with the immortalsdouglas fairbanks, william s. A great opportunity for fans to pick up a piece of iconic hollywood horror history is kicking off on monday thanks to. Sadly, lon was taken suddenly in 1992 as the result of an auto accident while returning home from his aerospace business. This photo was uploaded by movie still photographs, plot synopsis and credits for the silent film the unholy three, released in 1925 george hurrell lon chaney sr. Their modern derivations include yearbooks, friendship books, and guest books. When ron became lon chaney in hollywood appeared first on shock till you drop. Welcome to the official chaney family website where you can find everything related to lon chaney, lon chaney jr. Photoplay book of the 1924 silent drama film he who gets slapped.
Young cleva had a very difficult labor and the baby was born. I have to imagine this was done to help pad out the issue to 100 pages. Items marked as ink bleed, or slight ink bleed indicate that the banks processing stamp on the back has bled through in the signature area. Leonidas frank lon chaney april 1, 1883 august 26, 1930 was an american stage and film actor, makeup artist, director and screenwriter. Best known for the toughasnails gunnery sergeant emil foley in the 1982 film an officer and a gentleman, lou gossett jr. This autograph book is even more fun when paired with a hollywood theme. I am sorry about the delay in returning the book and papers. Lon chaneys unique artistry in motion pictures, is a worthy and muchwelcome companion volume to the authors first book.
Lou gossett jr an actor and a gentleman washington times. Chaney signed a sworn statement declaring that five of the key voices in the film the ventriloquist, the old woman. Welcome to the oldest and largest web site for legendary silent actor lon chaney, sr. Unfollow lon chaney autograph to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Meticulously researched, well written, and lavishly illustrated, all. Vintage movie posters celebrity autographs original movie posters autographed sports memorabilia circus posters hunchback of notre dame lon chaney, 1923, vintage still photo carl laemmles the. Unfollow lon chaney to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. His ability to transform himself using makeup techni. Hunchback of notre dame lon chaney, 1923, vintage still. To you my friend barbara bedford most sincerely yours lon.
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