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Silent film star Marie Prevost was from Sarnia, Ontario
A Sennett Bathing Beauty was a member of a group of young women, assembled by filmmaker Mack Sennett who appeared in comedic short films, publicity stunts, and seaside beauty contests during the silent film era. In 1915, the original trio assembled by Sennett consisted of Evelyn Lynn, Cecile Evans, and Marie Prevost. Hundreds more would follow; many remained nameless.
Mack Sennett the "King of Comedy" and founder of Keystone Studios, had the idea as a way to increase the "box office voltage" of his slapstick comedies. He realized that adding attractive women in then-daring swimwear would lure in male audiences and provide a colorful contrast to the frantic, messy antics of the Keystone Cops. Risqué swimwear represented a shift toward a more daring, liberated 1920s fashion and entertainment.
MOTION PICTURE NEWS, March 27, 1926
“We never make sport of religion, politics, race, or mothers. A mother never gets hit with a custard pie. Mothers-in-law, yes. But mothers – never.”
—Mack Sennett
I just learned that October 1st is "Model T Day", so I figured I'd share this gem I found on YouTube 😉
Kid Auto Races at Venice (written and directed by Henry Lehrman, produced by Mack Sennett, 1914), featuring the first film appearance of Charlie Chaplin's "Little Tramp"