Cameron Shipp (1903–1961)

A recollection of film history by one of the pioneers of early motion picture comedy. Mr. Sennett was such a great influence on film comedy, it's important that his original work is kept alive, and what better way than reading his own words in this wonderful book! He had an amazing knack of picking out talent and or associating himself with them. You'll find most of them in this book. He was also a guest on Lawrence Welk's radio program! And although most people connect him to just comedy, he was smart enough to branch out in another area, and that's documentaries. As he stated himself, rather than think up an original idea, sometimes it was easier to just go out and film current events! The only problem, although some may think it a benefit, is that he spends a little too much time on Mabel Normand. It would have been better if he had written another book just on her! After reading this book see the silent feature, Mickey(1918), the short sound film, The Fatal Glass of Beer(1933), and the semi autobiographical film, Hollywood Cavalcade(1939).… (mais)