Perhaps in an attempt to avoid following in his very famous father’s footsteps, Creighton (his actual name) Chaney was at various times a plumber, a meat cutter's apprentice, a metal worker, and a farm worker. He began working in films upon his father’s death in 1930. He is the only actor to have portrayed all four of the classic movie monsters: The Wolf Man, The Ghost of Frankenstein (The Frankenstein Monster), The Mummy's Tomb (Kharis, the mummy) and Son of Dracula (Count Anthony Alucard, Dracula's son). Ultra rare vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait photo of Chaney from his early years, signed in fountain pen with his seldom-seen real name “Creighton Chaney.” In fine condition, with small crease to bottom edge and a trivial corner tip ding. An attractive portrait enhanced by this highly sought after version of his signature! PSA/DNA COA and R&R COA.
