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Born in West Point, Mississippi on February 9, 1889, Semon was the son of a travelling Jewish vaudeville magician Zera Semon, who billed himself as "Zera the Great". His mother, Irene Semon (née Rea), worked as Zera's assistant. Along with his older sister, Semon joined his parents' act until his father's death.
Larry Semon. Director: The Show. Slapstick comedian known for his charming, white-painted face and clownish smile, mugged his way to being a very highly paid and popular actor. His career was marred by personal problems, and his fortune was lost to high spending.
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Larry Semon. Director: The Wizard of Oz. Slapstick comedian known for his charming, white-painted face and clownish smile, mugged his way to being a very highly paid and popular actor. His career was marred by personal problems, and his fortune was lost to high spending.
Nov 3, 2015 · Prior to his premature death from tuberculosis in 1928, Larry Semon was one of the most popular comics on the silent screen. For a time he rivaled comedy legends Charlie...
American silent film comedian whose hugely successful career disappeared virtually overnight, Larry Semon was the son of a traveling vaudeville magician, Zera the Great. He grew up in show business and was trained in stage comedy and acrobatics.
Nov 29, 2015 · Who was Larry Semon? New biography of silent clown intriguing. By Doug Gibson - | Nov 29, 2015. When ever the subject of Larry Semon turns, I unconsciously think of that also-forgotten...
