Wallace Worsley
Directing
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 34
Movies (34)
The Power of Silence1928Directing
Shadow of the Law1926Directing
The Man Who Fights Alone1924Directing
The Hunchback of Notre Dame1923Directing
Is Divorce a Failure?1923Directing
Nobody's Money1923Directing
A Blind Bargain1922Directing
Enter Madame1922Directing
Rags to Riches1922Directing
When Husbands Deceive1922Directing
Grand Larceny1922Directing
The Beautiful Liar1921Directing
Voices of the City1921Directing
The Ace of Hearts1921Directing
Don't Neglect Your Wife1921Directing
The Highest Bidder1921Directing
The Penalty1920Directing
The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come1920Directing
The Street Called Straight1920Directing
A Woman of Pleasure1919Directing
Playthings of Passion1919Directing
Diane of the Green Van1919Directing
Adele1919Directing
The Goddess of Lost Lake1918Directing
A Law Unto Herself1918Directing
Wedlock1918Directing
Honor's Cross1918Directing- Social Ambition1918Directing
An Alien Enemy1918Directing
The Turn of a Card1918John Hays Cotton