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Wallace Worsley

Directing

0.8 Popularity Dec 07, 1878 (65 years old) Wappingers Falls, New York, USA

Wallace Ashley Worsley (8 December 1878 – 26 March 1944) was an American stage actor who became a film director in the silent era. Worsley directed 29 films during the years 1918-1928 and acted in 7 films. He directed several films starring Lon Chaney Sr. and his professional relationship with the...

Biography

Wallace Ashley Worsley (8 December 1878 – 26 March 1944) was an American stage actor who became a film director in the silent era. Worsley directed 29 films during the years 1918-1928 and acted in 7 films. He directed several films starring Lon Chaney Sr. and his professional relationship with the actor was the best Chaney had second to his partnership with Tod Browning. "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1923) is one of his best known works and, along with "The Penalty" (1920), enjoys good exposure on home video and DVD. Worsley's 1922 horror film "A Blind Bargain" with Chaney is one of the most sought-after lost films. Worsley was married to actress Julia Marie Taylor with whom he had two sons, Paul Brackenride Worsley and Wallace Worsley Jr., the latter a production manager and assistant director.

Filmography 32

1928
The Power of Silence Movie

Director

1926
Shadow of the Law Movie

Director

1924
1923
1923
1923
Nobody's Money Movie

Director

1922
A Blind Bargain Movie

Director

1922
Enter Madame Movie

Director

1922
Rags to Riches Movie

Director

1922
1922
Grand Larceny Movie

Director

1921
The Beautiful Liar Movie

Director

1921
Voices of the City Movie

Director

1921
The Ace of Hearts Movie

Director

1921
1921
The Highest Bidder Movie

Director

1920
The Penalty Movie

Director

1920
1919
A Woman of Pleasure Movie

Director

Photos 1

Wallace Worsley Photo

Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Male
Birthday December 07, 1878 (65 years old)
Died March 26, 1944
Place of Birth Wappingers Falls, New York, USA
Also Known As Wallace Worsley Sr., Wallace Ashley Worsley
Years Active 1917 - 1928
Popularity 0.8
Career Stats
32 Total Credits
3 Movie Roles
1 Photos