Director
Wallace Worsley
Born 1878 · Wappingers Falls, New York, USA
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.
Directed
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Director · 1923
The Penalty
Director · 1920
Rags to Riches
Director · 1922
The Ace of Hearts
Director · 1921
The Power of Silence
Director · 1928
Shadow of the Law
Director · 1926
Playthings of Passion
Director · 1919
The Highest Bidder
Director · 1921
Grand Larceny
Director · 1922
The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come
Director · 1920
Social Ambition
Director · 1918
The Beautiful Liar
Director · 1921
A Law Unto Herself
Director · 1918
Diane of the Green Van
Director · 1919
The Street Called Straight
Director · 1920
Honor's Cross
Director · 1918
A Blind Bargain
Director · 1922
The Man Who Fights Alone
Director · 1924
