When it comes to comedic silent films, many people today think about films that star the likes of Charlie Chaplin or Buster Keaton. However, very few know about the man that inspired their acts: Max Linder. Although Linder was one of the most famous stars in his day and has left his fingerprints on just about every movie we see today, his story is relatively unknown. Why is that? And what led to his sudden and gruesome end? Read on to find out. 1. He Had Big DreamsBorn on December 16, 1883, in France, Max Linder—known back then as Gabriel Leuvielle—was the son of two wealthy vineyard owners. H…