Lon Chaney in Bits of Life. An evocative, sinister shot from the lost 1921 Chaney classic Bits of Life, directed by Mars...

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Lon Chaney in Bits of Life. An evocative, sinister shot from the lost 1921 Chaney classic Bits of Life, directed by Marshall Neilan. The scene is full of menace and atmosphere and has the still photographer's name in white in the lower left corner. The back of the still has the Motion Play stamp with Oct. 30, 1921 penciled in and also has the title, director's name and First National Studios penned and penciled. Excellent condition and very rare.

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