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The Firing of Frank Capra Ended Langdon's Seven-Thousand-Dollar Weeks
A silent film comedian earns a fortune making audiences weep with laughter, but his unique talent may be the very thing that leads to his downfall.
The Firing of Frank Capra Ended Langdon's Seven-Thousand-Dollar Weeks
This episode explores the career of Harry Langdon, one of Hollywood's four great silent comedians, and the mysterious circumstances that led to his dramatic decline. What happened to the man who once earned $7,500 a week?
Person: Harry Langdon
Period: 1920s
Location: Hollywood
Salary: $7,500 per week
Status: Silent film comedian
- Harry Langdon's comedic style relied on…
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