Actor Leonard Stone (1923)

The American musical fantasy film, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), was directed by Mel Stuart. The screenplay was written by Roald Dahl, based on his novel from 1964 titled Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The protagonist of the story is Charlie Bucket, a poor paperboy who often gazes at the candy shop but lacks the means to make any purchases. One evening, as he’s walking home, he stumbles upon Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. A tinker informs him that no one ever goes in or out of the building. Charlie’s bedridden Grandpa Joe ...