Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
1955
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Mack Sennett (1880-1960) was a producer, director, actor, and studio head who pioneered slapstick comedy and launched many stars. He founded Keystone Studios in 1912 and received an honorary Academy Award in 1938.
Mack Sennett was a Canadian-born filmmaker who founded the Keystone Film Company and launched the careers of many comedy stars. He won an Oscar in 1937 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- January 1, 1
- Richmond, Québec, Canada
- January 1, 1
- Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Mack Sennett (born January 17, 1880, Richmond, Quebec, Canada—died November 5, 1960, Hollywood, California, U.S.) was the creator of the Keystone Kops and the father of American slapstick comedy in motion pictures.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mack Sennett was a Canadian-born film producer and director who pioneered slapstick comedy and discovered many stars, such as Chaplin, Arbuckle and Langdon. He founded Keystone Studios and later worked for Paramount and Pathe, but faced financial troubles and lost his studio in 1933.
- January 17, 1880
- November 5, 1960
Nov 5, 2010 · Learn about the life and legacy of Mack Sennett, a silent film pioneer who popularized pie-in-the-face, chase scenes, and Keystone Kops. Discover how he influenced comedy stars like Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and W.C. Fields.
Apr 1, 2015 · Learn about the history and legacy of Mack Sennett, the director and producer of Keystone Comedies, and his visits to San Francisco in 1913 and 1915. See photos and videos of his stars, such as Mabel Normand and Roscoe Arbuckle, in the city and the park.
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Learn about Mack Sennett, the "King of Comedy" who produced and directed silent films featuring Chaplin, Arbuckle, Normand and the Keystone Kops. Explore his life, career, photos, videos and bibliography on TCM.
