Conklin was a regular in Chaplin's Keystone comedies (he even had a part in
Making A Living, Chaplin's first-ever film). He reunited with Chaplin in
Modern Times in 1936
and in the famous scene in
The Great Dictator as the man Charlie shaves to Brahms' "Hungarian Dance #5."
Conklin appeared in over 300 films during his long career which began in 1913. His last onscreen appearance was in 1966's
A Big Hand For The Little Lady.
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Motion Picture, June 1917 |
That was Chester Conklin in that chair? How did I not even recognize him? Well, no mustache I guess, but I had no idea!
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