Lawrence Chenault

Lawrence Chenault (November 23, 1877-December 27, 1943)[1][2]) was an American vaudeville performer and silent film actor. He appeared in 24 films between years 1920 and 1934. His brother, Jack Chenault (September 26, 1888 – May 22, 1925), was also a film actor.

Lawrence Chenault
Poster for The Crimson Skull
Born	(1877-11-23)November 23, 1877 Mount Sterling, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	December 27, 1943 (aged 66) Indianapolis, Indiana
Occupation	Silent film actor, vaudeville performer
Relatives	Jack Chenault (brother)

Selected filmography

• The Brute (1920)
• The Symbol of the Unconquered (1920)
• The Gunsaulus Mystery (1921)
• The Crimson Skull (1921)
• A Son of Satan (1924)
• Body and Soul (1924)
• The Devil's Disciple (1926)
• The Conjure Woman (1926)
• The Scar of Shame (1927)
• The House Behind the Cedars (1927)
• Veiled Aristocrats (1932) sound remake of The House Behind the Cedars
• Ten Minutes to Live (1932)

References

1. "Ancestry.com entry".CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
2. Wintz, Cary D.; Finkelman, Paul (eds.). Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance. Google Books. pp. 217–219.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)

External links

• Lawrence Chenault on IMDb
• NYPL Digital Gallery, African American Motion Picture Actors and Actresses, (Laurence Chenault) (*relinked)