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Walter Willms 1914 - 1955

Walter Willms was born on May 22, 1914, and died at age 40 years old in April 1955. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Walter Willms.
Walter Willms
May 22, 1914
April 1955
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Walter Willms' History: 1914 - 1955

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  • 05/22
    1914

    Birthday

    May 22, 1914
    Birthdate
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  • 04/dd
    1955

    Death

    April 1955
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Walter Willms lived 36 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 40.
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In 1914, in the year that Walter Willms was born, in only his second big-screen appearance, Charlie Chaplin played the Little Tramp, his most famous character. The silent film was made in January and released the following year. Of the character, Chaplin said: "On the way to the wardrobe I thought I would dress in baggy pants, big shoes, a cane and a derby hat. I wanted everything a contradiction: the pants baggy, the coat tight, the hat small and the shoes large." The moustache was added to age his 24-year-old face without masking his expressions.
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In 1925, Walter was only 11 years old when gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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