Tag Archives: #Mack Sennett

Happy Birthday, Mack Sennett!

Mary Mallory notes that today is Mack Sennett’s birthday. Read Mary’s post on Sennett here. About these ads

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Keystone Anniversary

Photo: “The Water Nymph” via archive.org Today is the day that the Keystone Film Company started business, and it released its first film, a pair of “split-reelers” called “Cohen Collects a Debt” and “The Water Nymph” starring Mabel Normand.

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Busch Gardens and Hogan’s Aristocratic Dream

Filmmakers have always loved shooting around the Los Angeles area because so many diverse locations offer tantalizing story possibilities at a fraction of the cost of traveling around the United States or out of the country to film. One of … Continue reading

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Mary Mallory: Hollywood Heights – Mack Sennett

In 1925, Mack Sennett had been producing comedy films for over 13 years, creating such comedy superstars as Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle, Mabel Normand, Charlie Chaplin, Harry Langdon, and Charley Chase along the way. He even possessed his own elaborate studio … Continue reading

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Mary Mallory: Hollywood Heights – Mack Sennett’s Rose Parade Gag

Photo: “The Sleuths at the Floral Parade.” Credit: Mary Mallory, the Collections of the Margaret Herrick Library. The Tournament of Roses Parade is going on its 122th year, and grows more elaborate and beautiful every year.  Bands, floats, cars, horses, … Continue reading

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