Marcel Perez

Acting

Marcel Perez

Born January 29, 1884 · Madrid

Died February 8, 1929 · aged 45

Trained initially as a clown, Perez became a comedic star in the Nickelodeon era in France, working at Pathe, Eclair, and Ambrosio studios. Moving to the United States during the First World War, Perez continued writing, directing and starring in short comedies until an amputated leg forced him to work behind the camera.

Known For

Out All NightOut All Night · 1927
Out All Night
★ 10.01927
MovieComedy
A young man marries an actress, but meanwhile her uncle has signed a contract binding her to spinsterhood, many complications arise.
Alice BluesAlice Blues · 1926
Alice Blues
★ 7.01926
MovieComedy
King Ferdinand of Sodonje (King Ferdinand Saronoff) is threatened with an attack. When a tourist who resembles him shows up at the palace, the king suggests that they switch clothes with each other. The fake king signs a document, and thereby signs his own death sentence. He manages to avoid the firing squad just in time, and asks for his own clothes back, but the real king refuses.
WildWild · 1921
Wild
1921
MovieComedy
A short comedy
The LobbygowThe Lobbygow · 1923
The Lobbygow
★ 8.01923
MovieComedy
Jimmy Aubrey causes chaos in China.
Madamigella RobinetMadamigella Robinet · 1913
Madamigella Robinet
★ 5.01913
Movie
While Robinette's old admirer isn't at home, she secretly meets Robinet. Suddenly the man returns and Robinet is forced to disguise himself as a woman.
Sweet DaddySweet Daddy · 1921
Sweet Daddy
★ 5.01921
MovieComedy
Perez plays a henpecked husband who is chained at the neck by his wife in the kitchen and when he tries to stand up for himself, she throws him out of the window where he is dangling for dear life.Once she sends him to the store, Tweedy becomes smitten by a stage actress and tries to woo her with great success until his wife shows up on the scene and all hell breaks loose with cartoon gags.
She's a PrinceShe's a Prince · 1926
She's a Prince
1926
Movie
Starring comedienne Alice Ardell, whose persona included wearing traditionally masculine garb, who finds herself initiated into a secret flapper society full of bizarre rituals. This zany film again features cross-dressing, including men wearing girdles and donning lipstick.
Some HeroSome Hero · 1916
Some Hero
1916
MovieComedy
When Tweedledum's girl is kidnapped by bad men, he springs into action.

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