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Lane Chandler (born Robert Clinton Oakes, [1] June 4, 1899 – September 14, 1972) [1] was an American actor specializing mainly in Westerns . Biography. Early life. Chandler was raised on a ranch near Culbertson, Montana, the son of a horse rancher. [2] .
Paramount recognized possibilities in the tall, rugged, handsome cowboy and put him (with a new name, Lane Chandler) into leading roles, first in Westerns, then in contemporary films opposite some of the biggest star actresses of the time, Clara Bow , Greta Garbo , Betty Bronson, and Esther Ralston.
Lane Chandler (1899–1972) was an American actor specializing in Westerns. In the early 1920s he moved to Los Angeles, California, and started working as an auto mechanic. His real-life experiences growing up on a horse ranch landed him bit parts in westerns from 1925, for Paramount Pictures.
Lane Chandler / Robert Oakes. (From Old Corral image collection) While under contract to Paramount in the late 1920s, the tall, lanky Chandler was competing for stardom with Gary Cooper. Above - the "It" girl, Clara Bow is being romanced by Lane Chandler in RED HAIR (Paramount, 1928).
Lane Chandler. Actor: Samson and Delilah. American actor who had a brief flirtation with stardom before settling into character roles and bit parts. Born in rural South Dakota (according to government records, though some sources say Walsh County, North Dakota) as Robert C. Oakes, the son of a horse rancher, he moved with his family to ...
A genuine westerner, Lane Chandler, upon leaving Montana Wesleyan College, moved to LA and worked as a garage mechanic while seeking out film roles. After several years in bit parts, Chandler was signed by Paramount in 1927 as a potential western star.
Lane Chandler. Highest Rated: 100% Rancho Notorious (1952) Lowest Rated: 40% Along Came Jones (1945) Birthday: Jun 4, 1899. Birthplace: Culbertson, Montana, USA.
