Who invented flexible greasepaint-the first natural looking cosmetic used in the movies?

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The first true makeup magician was Lon Chaney Sr., often called the 'man of a thousand faces.' Doing all his own work, Chaney used materials such as fish skin, mortician's wax, and grease paint to accent his facial features for different parts. At one point, he even cut off the tips of cigar holders and inserted them into his nose to appear more authentic for a character role. One of the most important makeup artists, Max Factor, was also a chemist. He developed makeup that would not melt under the hot lights. In 1914 he invented 'Supreme Grease Paint' that helped reduce the glare of the makeup under the harsh lighting on the set. In 1937 he developed Pancake makeup, which not only became the industry standard for use in color films, but revolutionized the entire cosmetics industry. - www.pbs.org/ktca/newtons/10/makeup.html May 02 02, 10:38 PM