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Karl Dane (born Rasmus Karl Therkelsen Gottlieb, 12 October 1886 – 14 April 1934) [ 2] 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 ...
Karl Dane. Actor: The Big Parade. Born Rasmus Karl Therkelsen Gottlieb in Copenhagen, Denmark, on October 12, 1886 the future Karl Dane had a rough childhood. His father was an alcoholic and spendthrift. At a young age his parents divorced.
Still with Karl Dane and chorus girls. Rookies (aka Red, White and Blue) is a 1927 American silent comedy film directed by Sam Wood and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The film pairs the comedy teaming of Karl Dane and George K. Arthur as the stars of Rookies.
Karl Dane was a Danish-American comedian and actor known for his work in American films, mainly of the silent film era.
Karl Dane 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.
The Big Parade is a 1925 American silent war drama film [2] [3] directed by King Vidor, starring John Gilbert, Renée Adorée, Hobart Bosworth, Tom O'Brien, and Karl Dane.
Karl was one of the most notorious victims of the traumatic transition from silence to sound. He could not survive the indignity, and the accompanying plunge into poverty, and he committed suicide in 1934.
Find the location of Karl Dane's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, read a biography, see related stars and browse a map of important places in their career. Born Rasmus Karl Therkelsen...
Karl Dane's rise and fall is unparalleled in the history of film stars. In 1925, an unknown, he shot to stardom after appearing in King Vidor's classic The Big Parade as the buddy of star John Gilbert.
Karl Dane was a Danish comedian and actor known for his work in American films, mainly of the silent film era. He worked alongside Rudolph Valentino, John Gilbert, and King Vidor. In 1926, he teamed up with George K. Arthur to form the successful comedy duo Dane & Arthur.
