Chai Hong (often billed as Charlie from the Orient) was a Korea-born
actor and comedian who appeared in a string of Hollywood comedies
during the silent era. He was often referred to as "the Chinese
Charlie Chaplin."Chai Hong was born in 1885 and subsequently raised by
his grandmother, according to information he gave "Screenland"
columnist Ogden Lawrence. He eventually immigrated to Hawaii and later
to Los Angeles. After working as a bellboy at the Hotel Alexandria, he
broke into Hollywood after being scouted by L-KO. He appeared in more
than 20 films between 1918 and 1922; it's unknown what became of him
after he left the industry.
actor and comedian who appeared in a string of Hollywood comedies
during the silent era. He was often referred to as "the Chinese
Charlie Chaplin."Chai Hong was born in 1885 and subsequently raised by
his grandmother, according to information he gave "Screenland"
columnist Ogden Lawrence. He eventually immigrated to Hawaii and later
to Los Angeles. After working as a bellboy at the Hotel Alexandria, he
broke into Hollywood after being scouted by L-KO. He appeared in more
than 20 films between 1918 and 1922; it's unknown what became of him
after he left the industry.
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