Jess Dandy (November 9, 1871 in
Rochester, New York
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– April 15, 1923 in
Brookline, Massachusetts) was an American actor during the silent movie era in Hollywood. His real name was Jesse A. Danzig. While working at Keystone Studios in 1914, Dandy appeared in nine of Charlie Chaplin's comedy shorts.
Selected filmography
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His Favourite Pastime
''His Favourite Pastime'' is a 1914 American comedy film starring Charlie Chaplin.
Synopsis
Charlie gets drunk in the bar. He steps outside, meets a pretty woman, tries to flirt with her, only to retreat after the woman's father returns. Return ...
(1914)
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The New Janitor
''The New Janitor'' was the 27th comedy from Keystone Studios to feature Charlie Chaplin. The film is arguably one of his best for the studio, and a precursor to a key Essanay Studios short, ''The Bank (1915 film), The Bank''. The film also demon ...
as Bank president (1914)
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The Star Boarder (1914)
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The Property Man (1914)
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The Face on the Bar Room Floor (1914)
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His New Profession (1914)
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The Rounders (1914)
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The Masquerader (1914)
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Dough and Dynamite
''Dough and Dynamite'' is a 1914 American comedy silent film made by Keystone Studios starring Charlie Chaplin.
Plot
The story involves Chaplin and Chester Conklin working as waiters at a restaurant. Charlie is especially inept and his comic ...
(1914)
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Killing Horace
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Hello, Mabel
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Fatty Again
''Fatty Again'' is a 1914 American short comedy film directed by and starring Fatty Arbuckle.
Cast
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle
* Minta Durfee
* Charles Murray
* Ricca Allen
* Jess Dandy as Carnival Boss (uncredited)
See also
* List of Americ ...
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Leading Lizzie Astray
''Leading Lizzie Astray'' is a 1914 American short comedy film directed by and starring Fatty Arbuckle.
Cast
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle as A Farm Boy
* Minta Durfee as Lizzie, the Farm Boy's Fiancée
* Ed Brady as A City Slicker
* Mack Swain a ...
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Jess Dandy
1871 births
1923 deaths
Burials at Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx, New York)
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