Harry Langdon

Harry Langdon was an American comedian, screenwriter, actor, film producer and film director (1884–1944). He was born at Council Bluffs and died at Hollywood.

Also recorded as Harry Philmore Langdon.

Harry Langdon in brief

Born
1884
Died
1944
Known for
comedian,screenwriter,actor,film producer,film director
Place of birth
Council Bluffs

Overview

Born at Council Bluffs in 1884, died at Hollywood in 1944.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading Harry Philmore Langdon. His recorded language was English.

He married Helen Walton, Rose Langdon and Mabel Sheldon. One child is recorded: Harry Langdon.

Catalogued works

3 works under this name are catalogued by Open Library and The Art Institute of Chicago.

Harry Langdon's HOLLYWOOD. Children Celebrate. A Tree in Greyfriars Churchyard, Edinburgh, dated 1905, gum bichromate over platinum print, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 1978.1059.

In public collections

Work associated with this heading is recorded in 1 named public collection.

The Art Institute of Chicago: 132681 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.

Literature

2 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Harry Langdon, 2017. Langdon, Col Harry, (29 March 1855–7 July 1925), retired, Who Was Who, 2007.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are silent film actor.

Distinctions recorded are star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Chronology

  1. 1884Harry Langdon born at Council Bluffs.
  2. 1905A Tree in Greyfriars Churchyard, Edinburgh (The Art Institute of Chicago).
  3. 1944Harry Langdon died at Hollywood.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Harry Langdon”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q965701: Harry Langdon

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