Earl Mohan (November 12, 1889 – October 15, 1928) was an American film actor of the

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who was born in

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, and died in

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. He appeared in about 60 films between 1915 and 1927, usually in short film comedies. He was a leading man in a number of - today forgotten -

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comedies of the 1920s. Mohan also played in numerous

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films, including his part as the eccentric drunk in '' Safety Last!'' (1923).

Selected filmography

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Ragtime Snap Shots ''Ragtime Snap Shots'' is a 1915 American short comedy film A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ...

'' (1915) * '' A Foozle at the Tee Party'' (1915) * ''

Luke and the Rural Roughnecks ''Luke and the Rural Roughnecks'' is a 1916 American short comedy film starring Harold Lloyd. Cast * Harold Lloyd - Lonesome Luke * Snub Pollard * Earl Mohan * Bebe Daniels See also * Harold Lloyd filmography These are the known films of Ha ...

'' (1916) * ''

Luke's Preparedness Preparations ''Luke's Preparedness Preparations'' is a 1916 American short comedy film starring Harold Lloyd. Cast * Harold Lloyd as Lonesome Luke * Snub Pollard * Bebe Daniels * Charles Stevenson (as Charles E. Stevenson) * Billy Fay * Fred C. Newmeyer ...

'' (1916) * ''

Luke, the Gladiator ''Luke, the Gladiator'' is a 1916 American short comedy film starring Harold Lloyd. Cast * Harold Lloyd - Lonesome Lukius, Gladiator * Bebe Daniels * Snub Pollard * Charles Stevenson - (as Charles E. Stevenson) * Billy Fay * Fred C. Newmeyer ...

'' (1916) * ''

Luke, Patient Provider ''Luke, Patient Provider'' is a 1916 American short comedy film starring Harold Lloyd. Cast * Harold Lloyd as Luke * Bebe Daniels * Snub Pollard * Charles Stevenson (as Charles E. Stevenson) * Billy Fay * Fred C. Newmeyer * Sammy Brooks * Ha ...

'' (1916) * ''

Luke's Newsie Knockout ''Luke's Newsie Knockout'' is a 1916 American short comedy film starring Harold Lloyd. Cast * Harold Lloyd as Luke * Bebe Daniels * Snub Pollard * Charles Stevenson (as Charles E. Stevenson) * Billy Fay * Fred C. Newmeyer * Sammy Brooks * Ha ...

'' (1916) * ''

Luke's Movie Muddle ''Luke's Movie Muddle'' is a 1916 American short comedy film starring Harold Lloyd. Prints of the film survive in various film archives around the world, including George Eastman House and the Filmoteca Española. Cast * Harold Lloyd as Luke ...

'' (1916) * ''

Luke, Rank Impersonator ''Luke, Rank Impersonator'' is a 1916 American short comedy film starring Harold Lloyd. Cast * Harold Lloyd - Luke * Bebe Daniels * Snub Pollard * Charles Stevenson - (as Charles E. Stevenson) * Billy Fay * Fred C. Newmeyer * Sammy Brooks * ...

'' (1916) * '' Luke's Fireworks Fizzle'' (1916) * '' Luke Locates the Loot'' (1916) * ''

Luke's Shattered Sleep ''Luke's Shattered Sleep'' is a 1916 American short comedy film starring Harold Lloyd. Cast * Harold Lloyd as Lonesome Luke * Bebe Daniels * Snub Pollard * Charles Stevenson (as Charles E. Stevenson) * Billy Fay * Fred C. Newmeyer * Sammy Br ...

'' (1916) * '' Luke's Lost Liberty'' (1917) * ''

Luke's Busy Day ''Luke's Busy Day'' is a 1917 American short comedy film A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy endi ...

'' (1917) * ''

Lonesome Luke on Tin Can Alley ''Lonesome Luke on Tin Can Alley'' is a 1917 American short comedy film starring Harold Lloyd. A print of the film survives in the film archive of the Museum of Modern Art. Cast * Harold Lloyd - Lonesome Luke * Bebe Daniels - Bebe * Snub Poll ...

'' (1917) * '' Heap Big Chief'' (1919) * ''

Pay Your Dues ''Pay Your Dues'' is a 1919 American short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd. Plot A chapter of the Ancient Order of Simps lodge is initiating three new members who each must undergo a rough hazing. All three candidates are blindfolded. ...

'' (1919) * '' Now or Never'' (1921) * '' Safety Last!'' (1923) * '' Frozen Hearts'' (1923) * '' The Whole Truth'' (1923) * '' Mother's Joy'' (1923) * ''

Zeb vs. Paprika ''Zeb vs. Paprika'' is a 1924 silent comedy film starring Stan Laurel. The film is a parody of the classic horse racing event on October 20, 1923, between American Kentucky Derby winner Zev and British Derby winner Papyrus, which attracted ...

'' (1924) * '' Near Dublin'' (1924)

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