An evening of film comedies

Posted 8/21/12

CUDDEBACKVILLE, NY — The Neversink Valley Museum of History and Innovation sponsors an evening of early slapstick comedies by the “King of Comedy,” Mack Sennett (1880-1960), at 7:30 p.m. on …

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An evening of film comedies

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CUDDEBACKVILLE, NY — The Neversink Valley Museum of History and Innovation sponsors an evening of early slapstick comedies by the “King of Comedy,” Mack Sennett (1880-1960), at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3 at the D&H Canal Visitor’s Center, 58 Hoag Rd. “Mack Sennett: Madcap Mayhem!” will be hosted by Seth Goldman, director of the museum’s Institute of Early Film Studies, who will talk about Sennett’s pioneering work.

Sennett was responsible for developing the careers of Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, Gloria Swanson, W.C. Fields, Bing Crosby and The Keystone Cops. His manic, often physical brand of comedy offered audiences laughs as well as suspense. After transitioning from silent films to sound, Sennett’s career diminished, ending to bankruptcy in 1933. He is still recognized as a genius of early film.

For more information visit www.neversinkmuseum.org, email nvam@frontiernet.net, or call 845/ 754-8870.

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