Rodman Law
Rodman Law | |
|---|---|
| Born | Frederick Rodman Law 1885 Massachusetts |
| Died | October 14, 1919 |
| Other names | "The Human Fly" |
| Occupation(s) | Parachutist, stuntman, actor |
| Relatives | Ruth Law(sister) |
Rodman Law (1885—October 14, 1919)[1] born Frederick Rodman Law was a career parachutist, building climber and later silent movie stuntman and actor. He was the older brother of pioneering aviator Ruth Law Oliver. On February 2, 1912 Law parachuted off the top of the candle of the Statue of Liberty. Law starred in or participated in several silent movies including a 1914 film built around his exploits Daredevil Rodman Law.[2] His female costars in his movies were Claire Whitney, Jean Acker, Ethel Wright, Rosanna Forbes, Beryl Bouton and Constance Bennett, unrelated to the 1930s film actress of the same name.
He died of tuberculosis in October 1919.
Filmography
- A Leap for Love (1912)*short
- The Secret Service Man (1912)*short
- At the Risk of His Life (1912)*short
- Saved by Airship (1913)*short
- Death's Short Cut (1913)*short
- His Priceless Treasure (1913)*short
- The Daredevil Mountaineer (1913)*short
- Fighting Death (1914)
See also
References
- ^ Who Was Who on the Screen 3rd edition, page 422 by Evelyn Mack Truitt c.1983
- ^ allmovie; listing of Daredevil Rodman Law
