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Mack Sennett

Mack Sennett

Production·1880–1960·272 films

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.

As Actor

A Corner in Wheat
A Corner in Wheat (1909)
The Lonely Villa
The Lonely Villa (1909)
A Busy Day
A Busy Day (1914)Newsreel Film Director (uncredited)
Those Awful Hats
Those Awful Hats (1909)The Usher, trying to manage the situation
The Knockout
The Knockout (1914)Spectator / Man Outside Arena (uncredited)
The Fatal Mallet
The Fatal Mallet (1914)Other Suitor (uncredited)
Mabel at the Wheel
Mabel at the Wheel (1914)Race Spectator (uncredited)
Mabel's Busy Day
Mabel's Busy Day (1914)Customer
The Property Man
The Property Man (1914)Man in Front Row Audience (uncredited)
The Sealed Room
The Sealed Room (1909)A Soldier
Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops (1955)Mack Sennett
The Real Charlie Chaplin
The Real Charlie Chaplin (2021)Self (archive footage)
His Trust
His Trust (1911)Confederate Soldier Delivering Sword
A Trap for Santa Claus
A Trap for Santa Claus (1909)Angry Bartender (uncredited)
The Mended Lute
The Mended Lute (1909)Indian
Ramona
Ramona (1910)The White Exploiter
Barney Oldfield's Race for a Life
Barney Oldfield's Race for a Life (1913)Mabel's Boyfriend
In the Border States
In the Border States (1910)Union Soldier
His Trust Fulfilled
His Trust Fulfilled (1911)
The Golden Age of Comedy
The Golden Age of Comedy (1957)archive footage
The Redman's View
The Redman's View (1909)Conqueror
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty (2020)Self (archive footage)
What Drink Did
What Drink Did (1909)Workman
The Curtain Pole
The Curtain Pole (1909)Monsieur Dupont
The Cricket on the Hearth
The Cricket on the Hearth (1909)Merry Andrew
The Little Darling
The Little Darling (1909)In Boarding House
A Drunkard's Reformation
A Drunkard's Reformation (1909)Man in the Play / Man in the Orchestra / In the Bar
As It Is in Life
As It Is in Life (1910)Owner of a Pigeon Farm
The Son's Return
The Son's Return (1909)Creditor / Neighbor
Pippa Passes
Pippa Passes (1909)In Studio
Frank Capra's American Dream
Frank Capra's American Dream (1997)Self (archive footage)
Mabel's Dramatic Career
Mabel's Dramatic Career (1913)Mack - Mabel's Sweetheart
The Golden Louis
The Golden Louis (1909)Gambler / Reveller
Man's Genesis
Man's Genesis (1912)
The Violin Maker of Cremona
The Violin Maker of Cremona (1909)In Crowd
The Black Viper
The Black Viper (1908)Rescuer
The Gibson Goddess
The Gibson Goddess (1909)An Admirer
Hollywood Cavalcade
Hollywood Cavalcade (1939)Mack Sennett
Lady Helen's Escapade
Lady Helen's Escapade (1909)Dinner Guest
The Great Chase
The Great Chase (1962)
Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies
Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies (2008)Self (archive footage)
The Voice of the Violin
The Voice of the Violin (1909)At Party Meeting
The Zulu's Heart
The Zulu's Heart (1908)
Wilful Peggy
Wilful Peggy (1910)Man at the Wedding
1776, or The Hessian Renegades
1776, or The Hessian Renegades (1909)Hessian
Money Mad
Money Mad (1908)Man on the Street
The Mountaineer's Honor
The Mountaineer's Honor (1909)In Posse
What the Daisy Said
What the Daisy Said (1910)(uncredited)
The Song of the Shirt
The Song of the Shirt (1908)Foreman / In Office / In Second Restaurant
The Water Nymph
The Water Nymph (1912)Mack, Mabel's Boyfriend
The Taming of the Shrew
The Taming of the Shrew (1908)Petruchio's Servant
Nursing a Viper
Nursing a Viper (1909)In Mob
Romance of a Jewess
Romance of a Jewess (1908)Customer / In Bookstore / Doctor
The Salvation Army Lass
The Salvation Army Lass (1909)At Factory / Salvationist Flagbearer
An Arcadian Maid
An Arcadian Maid (1910)The Peddler
Balked at the Altar
Balked at the Altar (1908)
The Cord of Life
The Cord of Life (1909)Policeman
At the Altar
At the Altar (1909)Policeman / Dinner Guest
Betrayed by a Handprint
Betrayed by a Handprint (1908)The Butler
The Joneses Have Amateur Theatricals
The Joneses Have Amateur Theatricals (1909)Theatre Man
The Hollywood Kid
The Hollywood Kid (1924)Self
The Brave Hunter
The Brave Hunter (1912)The Brave Hunter
Two Memories
Two Memories (1909)Party Guest
Father Gets in the Game
Father Gets in the Game (1908)Father Bill Wilkins
The Sculptor's Nightmare
The Sculptor's Nightmare (1908)
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Boulevard (1936)Cinegrill Customer (uncredited)
Mr. Jones at the Ball
Mr. Jones at the Ball (1908)Butler / Policeman
To Save Her Soul
To Save Her Soul (1909)Backstage at Debut
The Awakening
The Awakening (1909)The Butler
An Awful Moment
An Awful Moment (1908)Policeman / Man in Court
Resurrection
Resurrection (1909)At Court / A Guard / At Inn
A Child's Impulse
A Child's Impulse (1910)At Train
The Call of the Wild
The Call of the Wild (1908)Party Guest
They Would Elope
They Would Elope (1909)
Confidence
Confidence (1909)Footman
Getting Even
Getting Even (1909)Miner
What's Your Hurry?
What's Your Hurry? (1909)On Street
The Modern Prodigal
The Modern Prodigal (1910)
Tomboy Bessie
Tomboy Bessie (1912)Andrew - the Suitor
Faithful
Faithful (1910)Zeke [Faithful]
The Light That Came
The Light That Came (1909)Suitor
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards (1940)Self (archive footage)
$500 Reward
$500 Reward (1911)Sherlock Holmes
Her First Biscuits
Her First Biscuits (1909)Biscuit Victim
The Indian Runner's Romance
The Indian Runner's Romance (1909)Indian
The Furs
The Furs (1912)The Salesman
The Cardinal's Conspiracy
The Cardinal's Conspiracy (1909)Comic Cutthroat
Over Silent Paths
Over Silent Paths (1910)
Deceived Slumming Party
Deceived Slumming Party (1908)Policeman / Waiter
Days of Thrills and Laughter
Days of Thrills and Laughter (1961)Self (archive footage)
The Lure of the Gown
The Lure of the Gown (1909)At Dance
Mr. Jones Has a Card Party
Mr. Jones Has a Card Party (1909)Guest
A Strange Meeting
A Strange Meeting (1909)In Congregation
The Necklace
The Necklace (1909)In Pawnshop / In Jewelry Store / Party Guest
Lucky Jim
Lucky Jim (1909)Jack
Love Among the Roses
Love Among the Roses (1910)
The Invisible Fluid
The Invisible Fluid (1908)Mover
All on Account of the Milk
All on Account of the Milk (1910)The Farmhand
A Flash of Light
A Flash of Light (1910)Wedding Guest
At Coney Island
At Coney Island (1912)The Boy
The Broken Locket
The Broken Locket (1909)Peabody's Companion
Lines of White on a Sullen Sea
Lines of White on a Sullen Sea (1909)Fisherman in First Port
A Spanish Dilemma
A Spanish Dilemma (1912)Carlos, Jose's Brother
Oh, Uncle!
Oh, Uncle! (1909)
The Little Teacher
The Little Teacher (1915)Tall Unruly Student
The Politician's Love Story
The Politician's Love Story (1909)Boss Tim Crogan
It's Showtime
It's Showtime (1976)Self (archive footage)
Crazy Days
Crazy Days (1962)Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
Where the Breakers Roar
Where the Breakers Roar (1908)Policeman
A Smoked Husband
A Smoked Husband (1908)Man in Top Hat
The Girls and Daddy
The Girls and Daddy (1909)At Black & Tan Ball / Policeman
The Slave
The Slave (1909)A Barbarian
A Gold Necklace
A Gold Necklace (1910)Sam
The Manicure Lady
The Manicure Lady (1911)The Barber
Through the Breakers
Through the Breakers (1909)At the Ball / At the Club
The Way of Man
The Way of Man (1909)A Butler
A Strong Revenge
A Strong Revenge (1913)Schnitz
The Day After
The Day After (1909)Party Guest
Hot Stuff
Hot Stuff (1912)Hank Hawkins
The Peachbasket Hat
The Peachbasket Hat (1909)Policeman/In Store
The Faded Lilies
The Faded Lilies (1909)At Party
The Speed Demon
The Speed Demon (1912)Minor Role (unconfirmed)
Over the Hills to the Poor House
Over the Hills to the Poor House (1908)Bartender
The Fatal Hour
The Fatal Hour (1908)Policeman
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story (2002)Self (archive audio) (uncredited)
Jones and His New Neighbors
Jones and His New Neighbors (1909)Policeman
Peeping Pete
Peeping Pete (1913)Peeping Pete
Down Memory Lane
Down Memory Lane (1949)Mack Sennett
His Wife's Visitor
His Wife's Visitor (1909)At Club
Muggsy Becomes a Hero
Muggsy Becomes a Hero (1910)
Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood No. 6
Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood No. 6 (1942)
Ingomar, the Barbarian
Ingomar, the Barbarian (1908)Barbarian
Mr. Jones’ Burglar
Mr. Jones’ Burglar (1909)The Burglar
Oh, Mabel Behave
Oh, Mabel Behave (1922)Blaa Blaa
The Devil
The Devil (1908)Waiter
The Girl and the Outlaw
The Girl and the Outlaw (1908)Indian
The Newlyweds
The Newlyweds (1910)On Train
The Seventh Day
The Seventh Day (1909)The Judge's Clerk
Screen Snapshots (Series 10, No. 8)
Screen Snapshots (Series 10, No. 8) (1931)Self
The Italian Barber
The Italian Barber (1911)Bobby Mack
When We Were in Our 'Teens
When We Were in Our 'Teens (1910)The Butler
What the Doctor Ordered
What the Doctor Ordered (1912)Jenks
The Hollywood Clowns
The Hollywood Clowns (1979)(archive footage)
The Suicide Club
The Suicide Club (1909)Member of Suicide Club
In Old California
In Old California (1910)Soldier
The Slappiest Days of Our Lives
The Slappiest Days of Our Lives (1951)(archive footage)
My Valet
My Valet (1915)John's Valet
The Two Brothers
The Two Brothers (1910)One of Pedro's Men
For the Love of Mabel
For the Love of Mabel (1913)
A String of Pearls
A String of Pearls (1912)The Musician
Taming a Husband
Taming a Husband (1910)Soldier
Hoffmeyer's Legacy
Hoffmeyer's Legacy (1912)The Police Chief
Murphy's I.O.U.
Murphy's I.O.U. (1913)Police Captain
Fisher Folks
Fisher Folks (1911)At Fair
A Change of Heart
A Change of Heart (1909)
Cohen Collects a Debt
Cohen Collects a Debt (1912)
D.W. Griffith - Years of Discovery 1909-1913
D.W. Griffith - Years of Discovery 1909-1913 (2002)
The Beautiful Voice
The Beautiful Voice (1911)A Frenchman
Fatty and the Broadway Stars
Fatty and the Broadway Stars (1915)Mack Sennett
Comrades
Comrades (1911)Mack
Pat's Day Off
Pat's Day Off (1912)Pat the Cop
A Lucky Toothache
A Lucky Toothache (1910)Tom
A Victim of Jealousy
A Victim of Jealousy (1910)Milliner
Riley and Schultze
Riley and Schultze (1912)Riley
The Thread of Destiny
The Thread of Destiny (1910)
Stolen Magic
Stolen Magic (1915)The Traveler's Friend
The Mistaken Masher
The Mistaken Masher (1913)The Boxing Champion
The New Neighbor
The New Neighbor (1912)

As Director

Tillie's Punctured Romance
Tillie's Punctured Romance (1914)
Mabel's Married Life
Mabel's Married Life (1914)
Tango Tangles
Tango Tangles (1914)
Cruel, Cruel Love
Cruel, Cruel Love (1914)
A Busy Day
A Busy Day (1914)
The Knockout
The Knockout (1914)
The Fatal Mallet
The Fatal Mallet (1914)
Mabel at the Wheel
Mabel at the Wheel (1914)
Mabel's Busy Day
Mabel's Busy Day (1914)
Help! Help!
Help! Help! (1912)
Barney Oldfield's Race for a Life
Barney Oldfield's Race for a Life (1913)
A Muddy Romance
A Muddy Romance (1913)
Her Friend the Bandit
Her Friend the Bandit (1914)
Mabel's Dramatic Career
Mabel's Dramatic Career (1913)
The Timid Young Man
The Timid Young Man (1935)
I Surrender Dear
I Surrender Dear (1931)
The Water Nymph
The Water Nymph (1912)
Mabel's New Hero
Mabel's New Hero (1913)
The Brave Hunter
The Brave Hunter (1912)
Helen's Marriage
Helen's Marriage (1912)
Road to Hollywood
Road to Hollywood (1947)
A Small Town Idol
A Small Town Idol (1921)
The Ragtime Band
The Ragtime Band (1913)
Katchem Kate
Katchem Kate (1912)
Stolen Glory
Stolen Glory (1912)
Tomboy Bessie
Tomboy Bessie (1912)
A Dash Through the Clouds
A Dash Through the Clouds (1912)
$500 Reward
$500 Reward (1911)
The Furs
The Furs (1912)
A Grocery Clerk's Romance
A Grocery Clerk's Romance (1912)
The Gusher
The Gusher (1913)
At Coney Island
At Coney Island (1912)
A Spanish Dilemma
A Spanish Dilemma (1912)
Oh, Those Eyes!
Oh, Those Eyes! (1912)
Hello, Mabel
Hello, Mabel (1914)
The Tourists
The Tourists (1912)
The Little Teacher
The Little Teacher (1915)
One More Chance
One More Chance (1931)
Hide and Seek
Hide and Seek (1913)
A Bandit
A Bandit (1913)
A Noise from the Deep
A Noise from the Deep (1913)
The Noise of Bombs
The Noise of Bombs (1914)
A Glimpse of the San Diego Exposition
A Glimpse of the San Diego Exposition (1915)
The Manicure Lady
The Manicure Lady (1911)
A Strong Revenge
A Strong Revenge (1913)
Her Birthday Present
Her Birthday Present (1913)
Hot Stuff
Hot Stuff (1912)
The Engagement Ring
The Engagement Ring (1912)
An Interrupted Elopement
An Interrupted Elopement (1912)
Cohen Saves the Flag
Cohen Saves the Flag (1913)
The Speed Demon
The Speed Demon (1912)
Mabel's Stratagem
Mabel's Stratagem (1912)
Ghost Parade
Ghost Parade (1931)
Hash House Mashers
Hash House Mashers (1915)
The Fickle Spaniard
The Fickle Spaniard (1912)
The Old Barn
The Old Barn (1929)
Mabel Lost and Won
Mabel Lost and Won (1915)
Neighbors
Neighbors (1912)
Mabel’s Adventures
Mabel’s Adventures (1912)
Peeping Pete
Peeping Pete (1913)
Hold 'er Sheriff
Hold 'er Sheriff (1931)
The Good-Bye Kiss
The Good-Bye Kiss (1928)
Won by a Fish
Won by a Fish (1912)
The Waiters' Picnic
The Waiters' Picnic (1913)
Josh's Suicide
Josh's Suicide (1911)
Oh, Mabel Behave
Oh, Mabel Behave (1922)
Safe in Jail
Safe in Jail (1913)
Way Up Thar
Way Up Thar (1935)
The Bluffer
The Bluffer (1930)
Three Foolish Weeks
Three Foolish Weeks (1924)
Hypnotized
Hypnotized (1932)
A Fishy Affair
A Fishy Affair (1913)
On His Wedding Day
On His Wedding Day (1913)
Girl Crazy
Girl Crazy (1929)
Sugar Plum Papa
Sugar Plum Papa (1930)
Useful Sheep
Useful Sheep (1912)
Midnight Daddies
Midnight Daddies (1930)
Scotch
Scotch (1930)
The Tragedy of a Dress Suit
The Tragedy of a Dress Suit (1912)
Dance Hall Marge
Dance Hall Marge (1931)
The Baron
The Baron (1911)
What the Doctor Ordered
What the Doctor Ordered (1912)
The Other Man
The Other Man (1916)
My Valet
My Valet (1915)
The Riot
The Riot (1913)
Hoffmeyer's Legacy
Hoffmeyer's Legacy (1912)
The Fatal Taxicab
The Fatal Taxicab (1913)
A Life in the Balance
A Life in the Balance (1913)
Chaplin at Keystone
Chaplin at Keystone (2012)
Cohen Collects a Debt
Cohen Collects a Debt (1912)
Some Nerve
Some Nerve (1913)
Mabel's Lovers
Mabel's Lovers (1912)
The Beautiful Voice
The Beautiful Voice (1911)
Comrades
Comrades (1911)
Pat's Day Off
Pat's Day Off (1912)
Riley and Schultze
Riley and Schultze (1912)
Maggie's First False Step
Maggie's First False Step (1917)
Stolen Magic
Stolen Magic (1915)
The Diving Girl
The Diving Girl (1911)
The Mistaken Masher
The Mistaken Masher (1913)
The New Neighbor
The New Neighbor (1912)
The Gypsy Queen
The Gypsy Queen (1913)

As Writer