Wallace Worsley
Directing
- Born
- December 7, 1878 · Wappingers Falls, New York, USA
- Died
- March 26, 1944 (age 65)
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.
Known for
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
September 6, 1923
The Penalty
August 15, 1920
The Ace of Hearts
September 17, 1921
Enter Madame
November 13, 1922
A Blind Bargain
December 3, 1922
Rags to Riches
September 24, 1922
Don't Neglect Your Wife
July 31, 1921
Playthings of Passion
June 8, 1919
Social Ambition
May 1, 1918
An Alien Enemy
April 1, 1918
Honor's Cross
May 1, 1918
Diane of the Green Van
February 9, 1919
Behind the camera29
- 1928The Power of Silence Director
- 1926Shadow of the Law Director
- 1924The Man Who Fights Alone Director
- 1923The Hunchback of Notre Dame Director
- 1923Is Divorce a Failure? Director
- 1923Nobody's Money Director
- 1922A Blind Bargain Director
- 1922Enter Madame Director
- 1922Rags to Riches Director
- 1922When Husbands Deceive Director