- Langdon died of a cerebral hemorrhage after working all day on a strenuous dance routine for a Columbia two-reeler.
- His son is world famous photographer Harry Langdon.
- Was an avid cartoonist; he drew the caricatures in the opening credits of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy's feature Block-Heads (1938), a film which he also co-wrote.
- His first marriage reportedly produced one child who died at birth, around 1911. Harry never told his later wife and son about this tragedy.
- When Jean Cocteau was asked who had the greatest influence on him, he replied, "Harry Langdon.".
- In 1904 Langdom met and married Rose Musolft, and the pair began a vaudeville routine By 1915 they had evolved their routine into a popular skit called "Johnny's New Car." According to Langdon's nephew, also named Harry Langdon, in an April 1992 article in "Films in Review," the act was still going strong in 1922, when Principal Pictures decided to film it as "Harry's New Car." Producer Mack Sennett was so impressed with Langdon that he assigned Harry Edwards and Frank Capra to create material for him. Despite the claim the vaudeville act was filmed by Principal, it doesn't appear in Langdon's IMDb filmography, which lists the 1924 Sennett short "Picking Peaches" as his first film appearance. Other sources list a 1923 short entitled "The Sky Scraper" (aka "The Greenhorn") made presumably for Principal as his film debut.
- Has a star on Hollywood Blvd in front of the Mann Chinese Theatre.
- He is related to actress Lynne Langdon.
- Made his debut in movies at the age of 40, joining Mack Sennett Studios in 1924 and starred in several short comedies which quickly became very popular.
- Was a veteran of vaudeville before joining the film industry.
- During 1924-1927 Langdon was considered a rival of Charles Chaplin in popularity, but his status as a star was meteoric. Through the years many silent film fans as well as historians have tried to find an explanation. Some blame it on Langdon's lack of film-industry experiences, most significantly when he fired director Frank Capra in order to take over the direction himself; others consider Langdon's "child-man" an acquired taste whom the audiences perhaps grew tired of after a while.
- An April, 1992 career article in Films in Review" on his uncle was written by Langdon's nephew also named Harry Langdon, not to be confused with Langdon's son, who also bore the name.
- Signed for the lead role in the M-G-M Picture Whistling in the Dark (1933) but was replaced by Ernest Truex.
- MGM announced on May 31, 1929 that Harry Langdon had been signed for five years, to make eight two-reel comedy shorts per year. He eventually made only eight shorts at Hal Roach Studios (released through MGM) for the 1929-30 season.
- Harry Langdon wrote two songs in 1932: "Calling All Cars" and "Lulu".
- Briefly, producer Hal Roach made an attempt to team up Harry Langdon with Oliver Hardy. The result of this, was one film released in 1939. Ultimately, the attempt failed.
- He was a circus tumbler and clown which came in handy when doing his own stunts.
- Director Frank Capra stated how Langdon was not too receptive to advice when collaborating with the comedian on a few of his feature length movies. However, this claim has since become disputed.
- Originally signed for role of "Sparks" in the Mascot serial The Whispering Shadow (1933). Replaced in the role by Karl Dane.
- Harry Langdon's time as a top box office draw, didn't last very long. After a handful of successful silent films, the comedian suffered a fall from grace and never really recovered.
- Based upon the brief period when Harry Langdon rivaled Charlie Chaplin in popularity, Langdon was unofficially named as "The Fourth Genius." The other three being: Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd.
- In his first film in 1923 he was a detective following a man's wife. In his second, 'Smile Please' he was a photographer.
- By 1926 he was making features such as 'Boobs in the Wood' and 'Marriage Vow'.
- Began his show business career at the approximate age of 12 with a medicine show, after having run away from home.
- After his sudden passing, Harry Langdon quickly became relegated to film comedy obscurity.
- He was known as Baby Face.
- Buried at Grand View Memorial Park and Crematory in Glendale, California.
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