Charles Reisner

Born:March 14, 1887

Place of Birth:Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Died:September 24, 1962

Known For:Directing

Biography

Charles "Chuck" Reisner (14 March 1887 – 24 September 1962) was an American film director and actor of the 1920s and 1930s.

He directed over 60 films between 1920 and 1950 and acted in over 20 films between 1916 and 1929. He starred alongside Charlie Chaplin in A Dog's Life in 1918 and The Kid in 1921.

In 1930 under MGM he directed the film Chasing Rainbows a musical which starred actors Bessie Love and Charles King.

He died of a heart attack in La Jolla, California in 1962.

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Charles Reisner
Charles Reisner

Filmography

Acting

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The Kid

Bully (uncredited)

1921

Production

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The Gold Rush

Assistant Director

1925

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Steamboat Bill, Jr.

Director

1928