Harry Langdon(1884-1944)

Langdon died of a cerebral hemorrhage after working all day on a strenuous dance routine for a Columbia two-reeler.

A comedian should establish a character with human appeal. Then he'll be pretty indestructible. For instance, in developing my character I use little childish gestures - and children are always appealing. Such a comedian isn't a machine. I know the limits of my character - a little too aggressive, for instance, and he's gone. I've tried to inject this character into parts offered me, but if the director interfered the character would be lost.