First Movie Star? (earliest) Max Linder
Who was the first movie star ever (earliest)? Recent evidence suggests that it was Max Linder, but some believe it was Florence Lawrence. If you asked the average person in the street they would probably say Charlie Chaplin, since his iconic image is synonymous with the silent era. Why is it so difficult to answer such a seemingly simple question?
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