Clarence Hennecke papers 1913-2000

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Clarence Hennecke papers 1913-2000

Collection contains story ideas from the 1930s, clippings and photographs from Clarence Hennecke’s silent film work, movie stills of Hennecke’s acting roles, autographed and inscribed portraits of other actors and actresses, and photographs of Hennecke during WWI. Also included is a videotape featuring a compilation of silent films directed by Stan Laurel.

0.7 cubic ft. (1 document box, 1 slim document box + videotape)

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Laurel, Stan

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Biography / Administrative History Thomas W. Sefton (1917-2006) was president of a major San Diego, California, bank (San Diego Trust) and a leading San Diego philanthropist, who had a life-long devotion to Laurel and Hardy. This interest in Laurel and Hardy led to a friendship with Stan Laurel before the latter's death in 1965. Sefton developed a correlative relationship with Hal Roach, the great producer of the 1920s and 1930s of, among oth...

Hennecke, Clarence, 1894-1969

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Clarence R. Hennecke was a director, writer and comedy creator for Hollywood films. He was born September 16, 1894, and came to California with his family which consisted of his mother Anna, father Robert, and sister Hazel (later Mrs. Robert Hicks). Hennecke first entered films as a stuntman for Vitagraph in 1913. He acted for Mack Sennett in Keystone Kop comedies and had other bit parts on-screen, but he was better known for his comedy construction and gag writing for Laurel and Hardy, Harry La...

Sennett, Mack, 1880-1960

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Born Michael Sinnott in Canada, Sennett began directing slapstick comedies in the early 1910s and later worked as a producer and screenwriter for other comedy films. From the description of Papers, 1923-1940. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 34073565 ...

Keystone Kops

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