Films of the 1920s
Filmmakers of the 1920s
Buster Keaton
Buster Keaton was famous for his silent films in the 1920s. He was not only an actor, but also a writer, producer, and director for almost all of his films. Famous movies created by him in the 1920s include: Sherlock Jr, The Navigator, and The General.
Born: October 4, 1895
Death: February 1, 1966
Genre: Comedy​
Charlie Chaplin
Born: April 16, 1889
Death: December 25, 1977
Genre: Comedy
When it came to making films, Charlie Chaplin was a jack of all trades. He was an actor, producer, editor, screenwriter, director... He even composed some of the music. Of his films from the 1920s, the most famous were: The Kid, The Circus, and The Gold Rush.
Harold Lloyd
Born: April 20, 1893
Death: March 8, 1971
Genre: Comedy
Harold Lloyd was an actor and producer of over one hundred of films during the silent film era. His work was influenced by that of another comedian, Charlie Chaplin. Notable works by Harold Lloyd in the 1920s include: Safety Last, The Freshman, and Speedy.
The family comedy act who were known as The Marx Brothers were wildly popular. The group consisted of: Chico, Harpo, Groucho, and Zeppo. These brothers were best known in the 1920s for their works: Animal Crackers and The Cocoanuts
Genre: Comedy
The Marx Brothers
Rudolph Valentino
Rudolph Valentino was an actor, and pop icon, during the 1920s. He died an unfortunate death at the age of 30. His most famous role during the 1920 time period was The Sheik.
Born: May 6, 1895
Death: August 23, 1926
Genre: Drama
