8.3
8.3
Fast Life
1932
as Olaf (uncredited)
Karl Dane
Acting
Born:October 10, 1886
Died:April 14, 1934(aged 47)
Birthplace:Copenhagen, Denmark
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CommunityBiographyvia wikipedia
Karl Dane (born Rasmus Karl Therkelsen Gottlieb, 12 October 1886 – 14 April 1934) was a Danish-American comedian and actor known for his work in American films, mainly of the silent film era. He became a star after portraying “Slim”, a supporting role in one of the most successful silent films of all time, The Big Parade (1925), directed by King Vidor and starring John Gilbert. After signing with MGM in 1926, he appeared in supporting roles in several popular silent films before teaming up with George K. Arthur to form the successful comedy duo Dane & Arthur. They appeared in a number of very successful silent comedy features. When sound films arrived, they made short-subject comedies and toured in vaudeville. At the peak of his career, Dane earned $1,500 a week. As the film industry transitioned from silent to sound films in the late 1920s, Dane's thick Danish accent became problematic. By 1930, Dane was relegated to less prominent roles, often with little to no dialogue. Later that year, MGM terminated his contract. Dane attempted to pursue work in other fields but found no success. Broke and despondent, he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in April 1934. Karl Dane's rapid career decline, depression, and subsequent death have been cited as an extreme example of the fate that befell many silent film stars who were unable to make the transition from silent to sound films.
Filmography (46 movies)
7.5
7.5
The Big Parade
1925
as 'Slim' Jensen
7.4
7.4
Bardelys the Magnificent
1926
as Rodenard
7.1
7.1
The Scarlet Letter
1927
as Giles
7.1
7.1
Show People
1928
as Self (uncredited)
7.0
7.0
Navy Blues
1929
as Sven Swanson
6.9
6.9
The Devil's Circus
1926
6.6
6.6
The Big House
1930
as Olsen
6.4
6.4
The Red Mill
1927
as Jacop Van Goop
6.3
6.3
La Bohème
1926
as Benoit - Janitor
6.3
6.3
Lights of Old Broadway
1925
as Roosevelt's Father
6.2
6.2
The Son of the Sheik
1926
as Ramadan
6.0
6.0
Wolves of Kultur
1918
as Carter (uncredited)
6.0
6.0
Free and Easy
1930
as Cave Scene
5.9
5.9
The Trail of '98
1928
as Lars Petersen
5.5
5.5
The Enemy
1927
as Jan
5.5
5.5
Speedway
1929
as Dugan
5.2
5.2
The Mysterious Island
1929
as (uncredited)
5.0
5.0
The Duke Steps Out
1929
as Barney, Duke's chauffeur
4.7
4.7
My Four Years in Germany
1918
as Chancellor von Bethmana-Hollweg
4.7
4.7
A Put Up Job
1932
as Karl
4.4
4.4
Montana Moon
1930
as Hank
4.4
4.4
The Whispering Shadow
1933
as Sparks
4.3
4.3
New Moon
1930
as Kirghiz Soldier at Fort Darvaz
4.3
4.3
Billy the Kid
1930
as Swenson
4.0
4.0
Crazy House
1930
as Karl Dane
Circus Rookies
1928
as Oscar Thrust
Summer Daze
1932
as Karl
Slide, Kelly, Slide
1927
as Swede Hansen
Detectives
1928
as The House Detective
Brotherly Love
1928
as Oscar
All at Sea
1929
Alias Jimmy Valentine
1928
as Swede
War Paint
1926
as Petersen
Rookies
1927
as Sgt. Diggs
His Secretary
1925
as Janitor
The Everlasting Whisper
1925
as Jarrold
Baby Mine
1928
as Oswald Hardy
The Whirlwind
1920
as The Wolf
The Great Gamble
1919
as The sea captain
Knights Before Christmas
1930
as Karl
Dumbbells in Derbies
1931
as Karl
Lime Juice Nights
1931
as Karl
Monte Carlo
1926
as The Doorman
China Bound
1929
as Sharkey Nye
The Great Victory, Wilson or the Kaiser? The Fall of the Hohenzollerns
1919
as Von Bethmann Hollweg
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