Mack Sennett
Production
Biography
Mack Sennett (born Michael Sinnott; January 17, 1880 – November 5, 1960) was a Canadian born actor, director, comedian and studio head, known as the 'King of Comedy'. He produced more than 1,000 silent films and several dozen talkies during a 25-year career. He became a United States citizen in 1932. Sennett was born and raised in Richmond, Quebec. He moved to Connecticut when he was 17 years old. In New York City, he took on the stage name Mack Sennett and became an actor, singer, dancer, clown, set designer, and director for the Biograph Company. He later opened Keystone Studios in Edendale, California, in 1912. Keystone possessed the first fully enclosed film stage, and Sennett became famous as the originator of slapstick routines such as pie-throwing and car-chases, as seen in the Keystone Cops films. He also produced short features that displayed his Bathing Beauties, many of whom went on to develop successful acting careers. Sennett's work in sound movies was less successful, and he was bankrupted in 1933. In 1938 he was presented with an honorary Academy Award for his contribution to film comedy. Mack Sennett died in Woodland Hills, California in 1960, aged 80. [biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]
Born: January 17, 1880
Place of Birth: Richmond, Québec, Canada
Known For
The Real Charlie Chaplin
A look at the life and work of Charlie Chaplin in his own words featuring an in-depth interview he gave to Life magazine in 1966.
It's Showtime
A collection of film clips profiling animal actors.
The Golden Age of Comedy
A compilation featuring comedic stars of the silent era including Will Rogers, Laurel and Hardy, and the Keystone Cops.
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
This 1940 presentation features highlights of earlier (1928 onward) Oscar ceremonies including Shirley Temple and Walt Disney, plus acceptance speeches for films released in 1939 with recipients and presenters including Vivien Leigh, Judy Garland, Hattie McDaniel, Fay Bainter, Mickey Rooney, Thomas Mitchell, Sinclair Lewis, and more, with host Bob Hope.
This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life is an American television documentary series broadcast on NBC, originally hosted by its producer, Ralph Edwards from 1952 to 1961. In the show, the host surprises a guest, and proceeds to take them through their life in front of an audience, including special guest appearances by colleagues, friends and family. Edwards revived the show in 1971-72, while Joseph Campanella hosted a version in 1983. Edwards returned for some specials in the late 1980s, before his death in 2005. The show originated as a radio show on NBC Radio airing from 1948 to 1952.
At Coney Island
Mack takes Mabel to Coney Island, only to have her stolen by slick Ford, who is temporarily out of sight of a watchful wife and children.
Frank Capra's American Dream
A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.
The Great Chase
A rollicking compendium of the greatest hits of silent-cinema chase sequences
A Child's Impulse
Mrs. Thurston, a socially ambitious widow, is holding one of her famous Bohemian parties. To these functions are invited the leading lights of the several professions, actors, artists, musicians, etc. Surrounded by these men and women of art and letters, she was at first entertained, but they soon palled and bored. On this evening in particular, she is especially possessed of ennui, until the appearance of Raymond Hartley, a wealthy young bachelor, who is introduced into the circle by a newspaper man. An attachment immediately springs up between the widow and Raymond.
A Corner in Wheat
On a whim, a greedy tycoon decides to corner the world market in wheat. This doubles the price of bread, forcing grain producers into charity lines and others further into poverty. The film contrasts the differences between the lives of those who work to grow the wheat and the life of the man who dabbles in its sale for profit.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive audio) (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage)
as (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage)
as archive footage
as Mack Sennett
as Self
as (archive footage)
as Self
as Self (archive footage)
as Mack Sennett
as Cinegrill Customer (uncredited)
as Self
as Blaa Blaa
as Mack Sennett
as The Traveler's Friend
as John's Valet
as Tall Unruly Student
as Man in Front Row Audience (uncredited)
as Customer
as Spectator / Man Outside Arena (uncredited)
as Other Suitor (uncredited)
as Newsreel Film Director (uncredited)
as Race Spectator (uncredited)
as Mack - Mabel's Sweetheart
as Peeping Pete
as Mabel's Boyfriend
as Police Captain
as Schnitz
as The Boxing Champion
as The Police Chief
as Pat the Cop
as The Boy
as Riley
as Mack, Mabel's Boyfriend
as Jenks
as Minor Role (unconfirmed)
as Andrew - the Suitor
as The Salesman
as The Brave Hunter
as Hank Hawkins
as Carlos, Jose's Brother
as The Musician
as Sherlock Holmes
as A Frenchman
as The Barber
as Mack
as At Fair
as Confederate Soldier Delivering Sword
as Bobby Mack
as Tom
as Sam
as Man at the Wedding
as The Butler
as The Peddler
as Wedding Guest
as (uncredited)
as At Train
as Union Soldier
as Union Soldier (uncredited)
as Milliner
as Henry
as The White Exploiter
as One of Pedro's Men
as Owner of a Pigeon Farm
as Zeke [Faithful]
as Soldier
as On Train
as In Bank
as The Farmhand
as Party Guest
as Backstage at Debut
as Angry Bartender (uncredited)
as Conqueror
as At the Ball / At the Club
as In Posse
as Suitor
as In Mob
as On Street
as An Admirer
as Fisherman in First Port
as In Studio
as The Butler
as Peabody's Companion
as Miner
as Hessian
as A Soldier
as In Boarding House
as The Judge's Clerk
as Indian
as At Club
as The Burglar
as Indian
as In Congregation
as A Barbarian
as Comic Cutthroat
as In Pawnshop / In Jewelry Store / Party Guest
as A Butler
as Policeman/In Store
as Biscuit Victim
as At Party
as Creditor / Neighbor
as In Crowd
as Workman
as Merry Andrew
as Party Guest
as At Court / A Guard / At Inn
as Member of Suicide Club
as Jack
as Dinner Guest
as Footman
as Man in the Play / Man in the Orchestra / In the Bar
as Policeman
as At Party Meeting
as At Dance
as At Factory / Salvationist Flagbearer
as Policeman / Dinner Guest
as Gambler / Reveller
as Boss Tim Crogan
as Theatre Man
as Monsieur Dupont
as At Black & Tan Ball / Policeman
as Policeman
as The Usher, trying to manage the situation
as Guest
as Butler / Policeman
as Policeman / Man in Court
as Man on the Street
as Foreman / In Office / In Second Restaurant
as Petruchio's Servant
as Sailor / Member of Rescue Party
as Party Guest
as Customer / In Bookstore / Doctor
as Barbarian
as Father Bill Wilkins
as Waiter
as Man in Top Hat
as Policeman
as Indian
as The Butler
as Policeman
as Policeman / Waiter
as Rescuer
as Bartender
as Mover