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CHANEY
By Chris Cartusciello

GENRE: Period Piece, Biopic / True Story
LOGLINE:

John Jeske, chauffer and confidant of Lon Chaney Sr., is kidnapped and held for almost two weeks by thugs looking for money and jewels left him from Chaney’s estate. During this time, Jeske reflects back on his relationship with his longtime friend and all the secrets they carried with them

SYNOPSIS:

Leonidas Frank "Lon" Chaney was born to be a silent film star. Growing up with deaf/mute parents, he learned at an early age how to communicate thoughts and emotions through the use of pantomime. He is considered one of the greatest actors, and make-up artists, of all time. An intensely private man, who clashed with many in his life including his own son, he began a close relationship with John Jeske, a mechanic who became his chauffer, assistant, stand-in, friend and confidant. But why is so much of this friendship shrouded in mystery

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