"Joker" Was Based On This True Story of an Unhinged Man

Pushing the Envelope

Conrad leaned into his roles in real life. After becoming recognized for his strange characters, he began acting strangely in his every day. He'd go to theaters dressed in a cape and monocle, similar to the appearances of classic villains at the time. It was intriguing, but just like the Joker, soon Conrad’s commitment to his artistic craft went a bit too far...

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