Jess Dandy (November 9, 1871 in
Rochester, New York
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– April 15, 1923 in
Brookline, Massachusetts
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) 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 (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''. The film also demonstrates the differen ...
as Bank president (1914)
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The Star Boarder (1914)
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The Property Man
''The Property Man'' is a short 1914 American comedy silent film made by Keystone Studios starring Charlie Chaplin.
Plot
Charlie is in charge of stage props at a vaudeville theater. These are the performances for tonight:
*The Goo-Goo Sister ...
(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 (1914)
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Killing Horace
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Hello, Mabel
''Hello, Mabel'' (also known as ''On a Busy Wire'') is a 1914 American short silent comedy film produced and directed by Mack Sennett and starring Mabel Normand. The supporting cast features Charley Chase, Al St. John, Minta Durfee, and Mac ...
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Fatty Again
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Leading Lizzie Astray
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Jess Dandy
1871 births
1923 deaths
Burials at Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx, New York)
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