The Laughing Mask was a hooded crime fighter who helped Margery Golden escape the clutches of the Iron Claw, and returned her to her father. Davey was Mr. Golden’s secretary, and became a suitor to Margery. As the Laughing Mask, he wore a black trench coat, gloves and hood, a fake moustache and beard, and a white hat. He was very athletic, a good climber and fighter, and he always carried a revolver. He was also quite cunning and an astute detective. Notes: Not to be confused with unrelated Marvel’s Laughing Mask character who is NOT public domain. Harry L. Fraser the actor who portrayed the Laughing Mask was a writer on the Captain America Serial.
Alias Laughing Mask |
Real Names/Alt Names David “Davey” Manly |
Characteristics Detective, Film Characters, Modernism Era |
Creators/Key Contributors George B. Seitz |
First Appearance The Iron Claw (Film, 1916) |
First Publisher Edward José Productions |
Appearance List ○ |
Sample Read The Iron Claw (1916) [YT] |
Description The Laughing Mask was a hooded crime fighter who helped Margery Golden escape the clutches of the Iron Claw, and returned her to her father. Davey was Mr. Golden’s secretary, and became a suitor to Margery. As the Laughing Mask, he wore a black trench coat, gloves and hood, a fake moustache and beard, and a white hat. He was very athletic, a good climber and fighter, and he always carried a revolver. He was also quite cunning and an astute detective. Notes: Not to be confused with unrelated Marvel’s Laughing Mask character who is NOT public domain. Harry L. Fraser the actor who portrayed the Laughing Mask was a writer on the Captain America Serial. |
Source Laughing Mask – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki |