A Quick Reference Guide To Larry Semon Films And Their Foreign Titles: Lucille Carlisle--A Leading Lady
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Welcome to my website which is dedicated to silent screen comedian Lawrence "Larry" Semon
(1889-1928). Feel free to browse the Semon Picture Gallery or the publications and links which are listed in the left hand margin. Unfortunately only Semon's later films such as THE WIZARD OF OZ (1925) and A SIMPLE SAP (1928) are easily available. That's probably the reason why he is largely remembered for his worst films and does not rank highly in the esteem of many film historians. After becoming familiar with most of the films he produced between 1918 and 1924, notably PLUCK & PLOTTERS (1918), THE SHOW (1921) and LIGHTNING LOVE (1923), I realised that Larry Semon is a sparkling artist who does not deserve either to be ignored or judged as untalented. My goal is to write a biography that rectifies the prejudices against Semon (e.g. his alleged aversion to share the screen with others), details his considerable and varied talents while also focusing on Larry Semon the man. I'd be grateful for any kind of assistance in this matter (for it is far from easy to research Semon), be it photographs, posters, newspaper clippings, footage, addresses of knowledgeable people or even personal items. You can reach me via email Thank you! |
All navigating cartoons are Larry's own artwork (from: Motion Picture News 1920)
