Canes are a common accessory for those who want a stylish item that will assist them with walking. Characters who use canes are also in our favorite movies, TV shows, books, and theatrical performances.
For these characters, canes are not just an accessory; they are extensions of their unique personas. So without further ado, here are our picks for the top five fictional characters that used a cane.
Charlie Chaplin Dazzled Us as The Tramp
Charlie Chaplin and his character The Tramp achieved box office success and became icons during Hollywood’s Golden Age. Donning his walking stick, bowler hat, and classic mustache, The Tramp’s antics would land him in the most hysterical situations.
Throughout his shenanigans, the same crooked cane stood right by his side. Charlie Chaplin’s cane is one of the most famous in the history of walking canes.
John Hammond Fascinated Us in Jurassic Park
Known for creating Jurassic Park, Mr. Hammond was also known for walking with a cane made from dinosaur bones with an egg-shaped piece of amber on top of it. The troubled park creator is also the one who discovered how to clone the dinosaurs that eventually got out of control. The amber on top of his cane held an ancient mosquito with dinosaur DNA used during the cloning process.
No Character Is More Charming Than Jay Gatsby
In the most recent film adaptation of The Great Gatsby, Leonardo DiCaprio portrays the titular character with an effortless charm and charisma. As he attempts to win back the heart of his beloved Daisy, Jay Gatsby graces the screen with his ever-present walking stick. This particular cane has a silver handle and a daisy monogram imprinted on the side, representing both the woman of his dreams and his destiny to acquire large sums of wealth.
The Penguin Was a Terror for Gotham City but a Delight On-Screen
Batman’s arch-nemesis is the Joker, but after defeating him in the first Tim Burton film, Batman must face off against an even stranger rival: the Penguin. Played by Danny Devito in Batman Returns,his performance is eccentric mania at its most enjoyable.
The Penguin uses an umbrella as a cane, but it also serves as a weapon during some scenes. The Penguin’s umbrella has a curved style of handle that is common for walking sticks.
Whenever He Appeared, Lucius Malfoy Owned the Screen
The Harry Potter series is one of the most popular in both literary and film history. Although the Boy Who Lived is our focal point, Draco Malfoy’s father Lucius is also an intriguing character in the series. The cane that Lucius carries is a snakehead cane, and it is as stylish in real life as it is in the wizarding world.
Any top five list will have its champions and detractors, but this list is fairly comprehensive in terms of how recognizable each character is in the movies. Now that you know the top five fictional characters that used a cane, will you start using one?
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