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Keystone Comedy Production Still

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Mack Sennett (in suit and derby) directs Chester Conklin (on his knees) as Ernest B. Schoedsack cranks a Moy & Bastie silent film camera for an unidentified Keystone Comedy.

Date Created:
1915
Creator:
Keystone Film Company

Publication Information

Creator Keystone Film Company
Date Created 1915

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Format Image
Dimensions 22 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Call Number SF Production Stills S

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
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Rights Holder Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
Unique ID
W013KQV
Legacy ID
WHi 96739

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