Podcasts about Mabel Normand

Watch This Episode On YouTube NowGo and listen to THE CORONER'S ASSISTANT, a new show on Tubi by filmmaker Angeline Walsh, and I'll bet you have the theme music caught in your head for the rest of the day (week, month, etc.) Kudos to Angeline for putting music first.The episodic model might look scary, but my guest is here to convince you otherwise -- for her, it was a way to follow her heart.In this episode, we discuss:the ridiculously catchy theme music and how she decided to start with that instead of leaving it to the end;how she got into filmmaking;she calls her filmmaking "weird and too dark for children" -- where did that come from? it's more lighthearted than you may think;what they should expect to see from THE CORONER'S ASSISTANT;isn't that the point of good filmmaking, to subvert expectations?why episodic content on Tubi versus a short or a feature?the metrics available on Tubi?what advice would she give about the process of putting a show on Tubi?how to monetize episodic or short films -- "I'm not being hired to do this, so I might as well just make it the way I want to because I'm not beholden to anyone's rules right now";will there be a season two?what other projects is she working on?Angeline's Indie Film Highlights: Valyo Gennoff, composer of the catchy music for THE CORONER'S ASSISTANT; Mabel Normand; Marion Davies (Angeline later mentioned she meant Frances Marion)Links:Follow Angeline On InstagramAngeline Walsh's WebsiteWatch THE CORONER'S ASSISTANT on TubiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content

Send us a textIn this episode, we talk with Timothy Lefler about his second book about silent film legend Mabel Normand. We have a lively conversation about the films, life, loves, controversies, and untimely death of one of Hollywood's earliest stars. Charlie Chaplin, Fatty Arbuckle, Mack Sennett, Samuel Goldwyn, and Hal Roach all enter in the conversation. Click and listen! https://www.amazon.com/stores/Timothy-Dean-Lefler/author/B01N3AYHG7?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueThanks for listening!

On February 1, 1922, William Desmond Taylor, one of Hollywood's most successful directors was found dead in his home with a bullet in his back. The list of suspects was as long as the line outside one of his premieres, and the search for the killer would take investigators across the country and into the underbelly of downtown Los Angeles tracking down clues. As the case unfolded, famous names like Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, and Mack Sennett would be dragged through the mud. The press published torrid love letters, exposed scandalous affairs, and filed incendiary reports on the drug problem on Hollywood sets. But the bigger questions remained — how much did the studios know about the murder, and why were they covering up evidence? And more importantly, who would have reason to murder one of Hollywood's most promising directors? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On February 1, 1922, William Desmond Taylor, one of Hollywood's most successful directors was found dead in his home with a bullet in his back. The list of suspects was as long as the line outside one of his premieres, and the search for the killer would take investigators across the country and into the underbelly of downtown Los Angeles tracking down clues. As the case unfolded, famous names like Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, and Mack Sennett would be dragged through the mud. The press published torrid love letters, exposed scandalous affairs, and filed incendiary reports on the drug problem on Hollywood sets. But the bigger questions remained — how much did the studios know about the murder, and why were they covering up evidence? And more importantly, who would have reason to murder one of Hollywood's most promising directors? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On February 1, 1922, William Desmond Taylor, one of Hollywood's most successful directors was found dead in his home with a bullet in his back. The list of suspects was as long as the line outside one of his premieres, and the search for the killer would take investigators across the country and into the underbelly of downtown Los Angeles tracking down clues. As the case unfolded, famous names like Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, and Mack Sennett would be dragged through the mud. The press published torrid love letters, exposed scandalous affairs, and filed incendiary reports on the drug problem on Hollywood sets. But the bigger questions remained — how much did the studios know about the murder, and why were they covering up evidence? And more importantly, who would have reason to murder one of Hollywood's most promising directors? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On February 1, 1922, William Desmond Taylor, one of Hollywood's most successful directors was found dead in his home with a bullet in his back. The list of suspects was as long as the line outside one of his premieres, and the search for the killer would take investigators across the country and into the underbelly of downtown Los Angeles tracking down clues. As the case unfolded, famous names like Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, and Mack Sennett would be dragged through the mud. The press published torrid love letters, exposed scandalous affairs, and filed incendiary reports on the drug problem on Hollywood sets. But the bigger questions remained — how much did the studios know about the murder, and why were they covering up evidence? And more importantly, who would have reason to murder one of Hollywood's most promising directors? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On February 1, 1922, William Desmond Taylor, one of Hollywood's most successful directors was found dead in his home with a bullet in his back. The list of suspects was as long as the line outside one of his premieres, and the search for the killer would take investigators across the country and into the underbelly of downtown Los Angeles tracking down clues. As the case unfolded, famous names like Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, and Mack Sennett would be dragged through the mud. The press published torrid love letters, exposed scandalous affairs, and filed incendiary reports on the drug problem on Hollywood sets. But the bigger questions remained — how much did the studios know about the murder, and why were they covering up evidence? And more importantly, who would have reason to murder one of Hollywood's most promising directors? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On February 1, 1922, William Desmond Taylor, one of Hollywood's most successful directors was found dead in his home with a bullet in his back. The list of suspects was as long as the line outside one of his premieres, and the search for the killer would take investigators across the country and into the underbelly of downtown Los Angeles tracking down clues. As the case unfolded, famous names like Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, and Mack Sennett would be dragged through the mud. The press published torrid love letters, exposed scandalous affairs, and filed incendiary reports on the drug problem on Hollywood sets. But the bigger questions remained — how much did the studios know about the murder, and why were they covering up evidence? And more importantly, who would have reason to murder one of Hollywood's most promising directors? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On February 1, 1922, William Desmond Taylor, one of Hollywood's most successful directors was found dead in his home with a bullet in his back. The list of suspects was as long as the line outside one of his premieres, and the search for the killer would take investigators across the country and into the underbelly of downtown Los Angeles tracking down clues. As the case unfolded, famous names like Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, and Mack Sennett would be dragged through the mud. The press published torrid love letters, exposed scandalous affairs, and filed incendiary reports on the drug problem on Hollywood sets. But the bigger questions remained — how much did the studios know about the murder, and why were they covering up evidence? And more importantly, who would have reason to murder one of Hollywood's most promising directors? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jerry Rannow discusses his love of old-time comedy and book about Mabel Normand; his comedy writer detective series; his first book on how to write for TV; growing up in Wisconsin in the 50's; meeting the head of Love American Style at a party and pitching; dropping out of UW Milwaukee to be in Bye, Bye, Birdie; his TV debut on Channing; guesting on My 3 Sons and The Beverly Hillbillies; being a regular and writer on the Jonathan Winters Show; his current play in production; Wisconsin; writing an All in the Family about Mike donating his sperm that CBS would net let on; The Doors guesting on Jonathan Winters; working with Red Skelton; The Masters Club: Percy Helton; having lunch with John Wayne; his play has been compared to The Purple Rose of Cairo; losing laughter in life; Fatty Arbuckle; Room 222 and his favorite episodes; writing for Love, American Style; Welcome Back Kotter - favorite episode Hotsy Totsy gets pregnant; writing with his wife; real life entering episodes; Kotter's opening joke; Travolta ad libs; he and Robert Hegyes write a Marx Brothers movie; his Happy Days ep where Richie becomes a DJ mirrored his life; Harper Valley PTA; Barbara Eden; George Gobel; freelancing on The Love Boat, What a Country!. Throb, Small Wonder, Check it Out; working in Canada on Snow Job and The Baxters for Norman Lear; pitching to Norman Lear; writing for Head of the Class; not going to Moscow; too many kids in the cast; Dan Frischman and Charles Fleischer; Pat Morita; leaving Hollywood and going to Wisconsin and opening up an ad agency; continuing to write every weekday

An interview with Sean Crose, author of "Catholic Girl: The Life and Times of Mabel Normand" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

This week, the Bad Piano Player goes into his bag of Sam Coslow songs and stories for-- would you believe it-- a third time! Six great songs and fabulous stories to go along with 'em. Mae West, Garbo, Mabel Normand, and some sketchy singing too! How can it miss, when the chorus goes like this! Tune in, my darlings. I'll be at the piano.

rWotD Episode 2499: Marie Dressler Welcome to random Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of a random Wikipedia page every day.The random article for Thursday, 7 March 2024 is Marie Dressler.Leila Marie Koerber (November 9, 1868 – July 28, 1934), known by her stage name Marie Dressler, was a Canadian stage and screen actress, comedian, and early silent film and Depression-era film star. After leaving home at the age of 14, Dressler built a career on stage in traveling theatre troupes, where she learned to appreciate her talent in making people laugh. In 1892, she started a career on Broadway that lasted into the 1920s, performing comedic roles that allowed her to improvise to get laughs. She soon transitioned into screen acting and made several shorts, but mostly worked in New York City on stage. During World War I, along with other celebrities, she helped sell Liberty bonds.In 1914, she played the title role in the first full-length screen comedy, Tillie's Punctured Romance (1914), opposite Charlie Chaplin and Mabel Normand. In 1919, she helped organize the first union for stage chorus players. Her career declined in the 1920s, and Dressler was reduced to living on her savings while sharing an apartment with a friend.In 1927, she returned to films at the age of 59 and experienced a remarkable string of successes. For her performance in the comedy film Min and Bill (1930), Dressler won the Academy Award for Best Actress. She died of cancer in 1934.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:20 UTC on Thursday, 7 March 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Marie Dressler on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Brian Standard.

Alright, brave souls and easily spooked wanderers, before we dive into the adult-themed chaos of Dark Enigma, here's your legal heads-up. Our tales and banter might disturb, frighten, or even offend you. If you're the kind who faints at the sight of a dark shadow, this might not be your cup of eerie tea. Consider this your warning – listener discretion is advised, and we will not be held responsible for any spilled coffee, dropped jaws, or overly dramatic gasps that may ensue, so, clutch your pearls at your own peril. So, buckle up, or don't I'm not your mother, and you've been warned! Greetings, my heathens, and step right up to the vortex of the peculiar and unexplained – this is Dark Enigma! I'm your ringmaster, Nicole Delacroix, here to guide you through tales of things that go bump in the night, creatures that haunt your dreams, supernatural beings with more drama than your nosy neighbor, and a sprinkle of unsolved mysteries. So, buckle up, grab your beverage of choice and prepare to be whisked away to the dark, delightful conundrum of today's episode. Let the weirdness commence, as we dive into today's Dark Enigma. And on today's Dark Enigma brace yourselves for a topic that tickles the paranormal fancy! Here we are, diving into the abyss of the mysterious, armed with our usual dose of sarcasm and a dash of dark humor. And, of course, our drinking game – because let's face it, you're listening to a podcast, and your social calendar is as full as a ghost's wardrobe. So, round up your favorite spirits, be it a fancy wine or a trusty brew, and get ready to embark on a journey into the realms of the weird and wacky. Take a swig every time you're mystified by the podcast's spellbinding tales, or equally spellbinding host, but remember, the choice of poison is entirely yours. Choose wisely, and let the laughter and libations flow! Alright, now for the game part how about every time I say Hollywood that will be a single shot and every time I say murder, that will be a double shot.  Now that the business end is out of the way we can jump headfirst into today's dark enigma… so don your best Flapper girl outfit, beaded headband or for you gents, a nice zoot suit or even a top hat and tuxedo as we dive into today's offering of Murder She Wrote and We Laughed – Spilling the Tea on Hollywood's Best Kept Secret Darlings, welcome to the A Silent Film Whodunit Comedy Hour, a rendezvous where we sashay into the mystique of William Desmond Taylor's murder, draped in the allure of old Hollywood glamour. Envision it: the decadent allure of 1920s Hollywood, a realm where secrets are whispered as softly as the rustle of silk against satin. Our tale commences with the dashing protagonist, William Desmond Taylor, a director with a taste for enigma, clad in a wardrobe plucked from the opulence of a Gatsby soirée. Now, let us gracefully step into the spotlight to meet the star-studded ensemble of characters in this silent film whodunit.

Mabel Normand (1882-1930) was an iconic actress and director of Hollywood's silent film era. She popularized the pie in the face. She mentored Charlie Chaplin. . And she became one of the first women in history to have her name on a film production company.  For Further Reading: Mabel Normand - Turner Classic Movies Eyes on the pies: how Mabel Normand, Chaplin's mentor, changed cinema | Silent film | The Guardian  Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Mabel Normand: why silent movies had more female directors.   This bonus episode is brought to you by Nurtec ODT (Rimegepant) 75 milligrams. Orally Disintegrating Tablets. This month, we're talking about comediennes — women throughout history who have made us laugh. They transgressed societal norms through comedy and often spoke out against injustice using their sharp wit. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn't help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we'll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more.  Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.  Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Lindsey Kratochwill, Adesuwa Agbonile, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, and Abbey Delk. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music composed by Miles Moran. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready to laugh! This week the Cemetery Row gals cover comedians and where they're buried. Lori shares the story of trailblazing comedian, actress, director and producer Mabel Normand, who mentored Charlie Chaplin. Sheena covers Jackie "Moms" Mabley, the first successful Black female standup comedian whose career spanned more than 50 years. Hannah covers comedian, screenwriter, actor and producer Rodney Dangerfield, who as we all know, got no respect.

Hollywood has had it's fair share of salacious crimes and intrigue through the years. From the very inception of the industry the glitz and glamour has often camouflaged a darker seedier side filled with secrets, cover ups, and sorrow. In this weeks episode Regina takes us through the second part in the two part story about one of the first great murder mysteries in the movie industry, the murder of the legendary William Desmond Taylor.So, pour yourself some of that good moonshine, bath tub gin, or hooch and slap on one of those old jazz era hits because we are going all the way back to the early 1900's and the very beginning of tinsel town with this one.Support the showSupport us at: patreon.com/disturbinginterestsFind us at www.disturbinginterests.comFacebook The Disturbing Interests PodcastTwitter @podcast_di, @EvileQueen, @RatsnHatsEmail us at disturbinginterests@gmail.comInstagram @NekoThePodcat, @DIPodcast, @LynnTheArtDork, @the_evile_queenMusic from Purple Planet MusicPart of the Darkcast Network

Hollywood has had it's fair share of salacious crimes and intrigue through the years. From the very inception of the industry the glitz and glamour has often camouflaged a darker seedier side filled with secrets, cover ups, and sorrow. It this weeks episode Regina takes us through the first part in the two part story about one of the first great murder mysteries in the movie industry, the murder of the legendary William Desmond Taylor.So, pour yourself some of that good moonshine, bath tub gin, or hooch and slap on one of those old jazz era hits because we are going all the way back to the early 1900's and the very beginning of tinsel town with this one.Support the showSupport us at: patreon.com/disturbinginterestsFind us at www.disturbinginterests.comFacebook The Disturbing Interests PodcastTwitter @podcast_di, @EvileQueen, @RatsnHatsEmail us at disturbinginterests@gmail.comInstagram @NekoThePodcat, @DIPodcast, @LynnTheArtDork, @the_evile_queenMusic from Purple Planet MusicPart of the Darkcast Network

Hey everyone the following is a quick addendum to the episode on William Desmond Taylor. Just what happened to Norma Desmond to finally ruin her career? I glossed over it in the episode so… here it is.  Support the show on Patreon for just $2 US a month and get access to exclusive content. Not sure if you want to invest? Try our 7 Day Free Trial.  Please leave Tales a like and review wherever you listen. The best way you can help support the show is to share an episode with a friend - Creative works grow best by word of mouth. I post episodes fortnightly, Wednesdays. Tales of History and Imagination is on  | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram | YouTube |    Music, writing, narration, mixing normally all yours truly. I'm burnt out but vaguely remember using Lullaby of the Leaves on this one? (Composers Bernice Petkere and Joe Young)  Simone's About Me. 

In early 1922, Hollywood was in damage control. The recent "Fatty" Arbuckle manslaughter and rape case had brought unwanted scandal to the motion picture industry, so when Paramount Pictures director William Desmond Taylor was found murdered in his home on February 1st, the studio tried its best to cover it up. Despite this, the murder case became a national sensation with attention falling on multiple suspects, including a valet who had been blackmailing Taylor, comedy star Mabel Normand and film ingenue Mary Miles Minter.My guest is William J. Mann, New York Times bestselling author of Tinseltown: Murder, Morphine and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood". He shares details from the book that won the 2015 Edgar Award and offers his own theory on who murdered the famous director.The author's website: http://williamjmann.com/

William Desmond Taylor was a big name in Hollywood back in the day, starring and directing plenty of hit films. Hollywood has always been rife with controversy and such was the case when William was found dead in his apartment, having been shot with a rare .38 caliber gun. The police felt like whoever had killed William had actually been wrapped up in a hug with him when they pulled the trigger. Was it Mabel Normand who had been at his home just minutes before he was killed, or could it have been Mary Miles Minter and her crazy Stage Mom ™ Charlotte Shelby? OR could it have been the woman who confessed with her dying breath? Decide for yourself and let us know what you think!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you think this is going to be a Man Show, Howard Stern or Mantown style episode, you're listening to the wrong podcast!! In this episode we discuss women in entertainment that we admire for their incredible talent and the amazing contributions they made to pave the way for the women that followed them in the world of music, film and television.  And the ridicule they faced at a time when it was difficult for a woman to assert her independence in an industry that has been dominated by men.  Bret, Jamie and Wayne discuss some of the most talented women in the industry and why their contributions were so important and should never be forgotten. Like in the case of someone like Mabel Normand whose contributions aren't as remembered as they once were. Please join us as we salute some amazing talents in the hopes you will check out their work and why we think they kick ass!!

A discussion about and look into the stories, the locations and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "He Did and He Didn't" in 1916. Filmed in Fort Lee, New Jersey and starring Mabel Normand, Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle and Al St. John.

Today's guest, the great Dana Stevens has been Slate's chief film critic since 2006 as well as a veteran podcaster in her own right, serving as a co-host of the magazine's long-running weekly culture pod, "The Slate Culture Gabfest," which you should definitely seek out. An accomplished journalist whose work has also appeared in such esteemed publications as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and Bookforum, Dana's latest opus is the passionately written and phenomenally well-researched new book Camera Man: Buster Keaton, The Dawn of Cinema, and The Invention of the 20th Century. Not just an outstanding title, her book really is about all of those things cited within it, which is what makes it so endlessly fascinating from start to finish.In this fast-paced conversation, the knowledgeable and witty author joins me to discuss her exciting new book, the surprises she's made along the way, as well as the shorts Fatty & Mabel Adrift (featuring Keaton's contemporaries Roscoe Arbuckle and Mabel Normand), Good Night, Nurse! (with Arbuckle and Keaton), and the certified classic Keaton feature Sherlock, Jr. The kind of episode you'll want to listen to with a pen and a sheet of paper so you can make a note of all of the terrific titles Dana references and recommends from its earliest moments, silent film buffs, in particular, are sure to appreciate this one.Originally Posted on Patreon (2/16/22) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/62644819Theme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music ArchiveLogo: Kate Gabrielle (KateGabrielle.com)

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "The Extra Girl" in 1923. Directed by F. Richard Jones and starring Mabel Normand and Ralph Graves. Also includes the 1915 short, "Wished on Mabel," also starring Mabel Normand.

Tonight Laurel shares inspiration on how to cultivate signs of magic from your angels. You'll also learn about the sparks of magic that led her to move to Los Angeles years ago to work in the entertainment industry. Keeping with the dreams of Hollywood,  tonight's bedtime story is an excerpt from a book by film producer and studio executive Samuel Goldwyn called Behind the Screen published in 1923.  He shares stories about silent film stars Charlie Chaplin and Mabel Normand.This episode weaves together many threads from Laurel's life because when she first moved to Los Angeles in 1985 she worked for Samuel Goldwyn Jr.'s film distribution company. So it's a full circle moment here on Sleepy Bedtime Blessings. The story begins at  16:00.You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday. Find daily inspirational messages on the Illuminating Souls Facebook page

Februar 1922, Hollywood: Eine Schauspielerin sucht verzweifelt nach den Liebesbriefen, die sie dem Hausherrn des eleganten Bungalows einst geschrieben hat. Der liegt tot auf dem Boden im Wohnzimmer. Im Kamin brennt ein Feuer, das langsam seine privaten Unterlagen auffrisst. Draußen im Garten wird Flaschenweise Alkohol weggeschüttet – hastig, bevor jemand Fragen stellt. In der Küche spült ein Butler Geschirr so gründlich, dass keine Fingerabdrücke zurückbleiben dürften. Jeder hier scheint seine Rolle gut zu spielen – in den Gesichtern ist echtes Entsetzen und Sorge zu sehen. Das ist auch kein Wunder, denn das hier ist kein Filmset und der Mann auf dem Boden, William Desmond Taylor, ist wirklich tot. ***Werbung*** Alle Infos zum Audible Original Hörbuch "Playlist" von Sebastian Fitzek findet ihr unter https://bit.ly/akte-audible Die Links zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr unter https://linktr.ee/schwarzeakte Vielen Dank an unsere Partner, die es uns ermöglichen, auch weiterhin spannende Folgen für euch aufzunehmen. ***Mord am Wochenende*** Die neuen Folgen der Schwarzen Akte könnt ihr ab sofort für 2,99€ / Monat schon Samstags und ohne Werbung hören! Weitere Infos hört ihr hier: https://bit.ly/akte-werbefrei ***Links zum Fall*** Taylorology: https://bit.ly/akte75-taylorology *** Foto von W.D. Taylor mit einer Widmung für Mary Miles Minter: https://bit.ly/akte75-taylor *** Foto von Mary Miles Minter: https://bit.ly/akte75-minter *** Foto von Mabel Normand: https://bit.ly/akte75-normand *** Zeichnung des Tatorts, veröffentlich an dem Tag, an dem Taylors Leiche gefunden wurde: https://bit.ly/akte75-tatort *** 16 Stummfilm-Berühmtheiten, die in Verbindung mit dem Fall erwähnt werden: https://bit.ly/akte75-stars ***Wir übernehmen keine Haftung für die Inhalte externer Links*** Herzlich Willkommen bei der Schwarzen Akte - dem Mystery True Crime Podcast. Es sind Details, die ein gewöhnliches Verbrechen von einem unglaublichen Mysterium unterscheiden. Wir stellen euch hier Fälle vor, bei denen sich eure Nackenhaare sträuben und von denen ihr bislang steif und fest behauptet hättet, dass so etwas nie im Leben passieren kann. Jeden Dienstag veröffentlichen wir eine neue Folge mit außergewöhnlichen Kriminalfällen und überlegen, ob auch an der merkwürdigsten Spekulation doch ein Fünkchen Wahrheit zu erkennen ist. Schreibt uns gern eure Theorien und weitere spannende Fälle an schwarzeakte@julep.de, auf Instagram an @schwarzeakte, auf Facebook an @SchwarzeAktePodcast oder YouTube an @SchwarzeAkteTrueCrimePodcast Hosts: Anne & Christopher Redaktion: Silva Hanekamp Produktion: Falko Schulte Eine Produktion der Julep Studios ***SPOILER*** In diesem Fall wurde kein Urteil gesprochen.

In this episode we talk again with Ginger Pauley about the silent classic Mickey starring cinema pioneer Mabel Normand. This was Mabel's biggest feature film and was tremendously successful at the box office. Ginger and I talk about Mabel and the film. It's always a great conversation with Ginger Pauley. Enjoy. Ginger Pauley is an accomplished entertainer. She hosts a tv show available on Tubie and Amazon Prime called Vintage America With Ginger. She also is the singer in a band called Ginger and the Hoosier Daddys. She was regularly featured on Conan O'Brien's show in various sketches. Oh, and also does a Mabel Normandesque performance in her own silent film called The Wild Man of Kakadu Check out these links! https://youtu.be/7MEtbz75OLIhttps://www.facebook.com/VintageAmericaWithGinger/Thanks for listening!

Mack and Mabel is a favorite among flop enthusiasts thanks to its unforgettable score and stellar cast album. But what else is there to this musical about (probably) real life lovers from the silent film era? We peel back the celluloid to explore that question, as well as a religious pretzel craze, our favorite Bernadette Peters roles, and the fascinating real lives of Mack Sennett and Mabel Normand. 

As the investigation into William Desmond Taylor's murder amps up, lead investigator Detective King examines the evidence and begins to suspect three of the most powerful women in 1920s Hollywood: comedy queen Mabel Normand, ingenue Mary Miles Minter, and notorious stage mother Charlotte Shelby. To get answers, he'll need to go up against one of the most powerful industries in America — the Hollywood movie studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode we talk with Tim Lefler about his biography on Mabel Normand. We talk about her early life, her film career, and her relationships. Mabel was involved in two murder cases as well and we talk about that. We also talk about her unfortunate death. https://books.google.com/books?id=grHuCwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=falseThanks for listening!

Mabel Normand foi uma das primeiras diretoras do cinema mudo. Pioneira ao buscar maior independência para dirigir os filmes em que atuava, trabalhou em cerca de 167 curtas-metragens e 23 longas. Normand não era uma diretora qualquer, já que também dirigia comédias. Inclusive, foi uma das idealizadoras do gênero; que pode até parecer mais simples que outros, mas, na verdade, exige enorme talento e apreensão de diretores e roteiristas. A influência de Normand foi tão grande que ela chegou a dirigir Charles Chaplin inúmeras vezes e ajudou Mack Sennet a se consolidar como “O Rei da Comédia”. Entre os filmes dirigidos por ela, destacamos Mabel´s Strange Predicament, Won in a Closet e Mabel´s Bear Scape, todos de 1914.

Connections at conferences matter! Through the most recent SCMS, I met Vicki Callahan, whose film history focus right now is on Mabel Normand. When she learned I could put together a lecture on the importance of the female voice in the A Star is Born franchise she asked me to give that lecture to her … Continue reading "Dr. Rosanne Welch Presents “Female Creatives & A Star Is Born” [Video]" Related posts: 26 Dorothy Parker and A Star Is Born from “When Women Wrote Hollywood” with Dr. Rosanne Welch [Video] (55 seconds) Dr. Rosanne Welch Presents “When Men Forget Women: The Many Ways Male Screenwriters Fail to Mention their Female Colleagues in Oral Histories” at SCMS 2021 [Video] 32 Characters: Uhura, Guinan, Star Trek from The Sisterhood of Science Fiction – Dr. Rosanne Welch [Video] (1 minute 16 seconds)

Gifted with a glib tongue he moved quickly from never-featured actor, to production assistant, to assistant director, and rapidly ascended the dating scale (as he saw it) from the cute craft service gal who brought cucumber sushi snacks to camera at four in the afternoon, to the daughter of a…

Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Lori and Kate! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! Her Story is founded by Lori Wheat. After graduating with a major in Corporate Communications and a minor in music business, Lori spent six years working in artist management and public relations with artists such as Martina McBride, Kenny Chesney, Amy Grant, and Old Dominion. She then worked in public relations in Los Angeles with mainly Disney Stars as assistant executive before eventually gaining her own accounts, E!'s "WAGS" stars Natalie Halcro and Olivia Pierson. In 2018, Lori decided there was a serious gap in PR and brand partnership. Broadway actors have huge and loyal social media followings. Lori's goal with Her Story is to get to know her clients interests so she can target ideal brands to partner them with. @HerStoryBranding A graduate of Baldwin Wallace University, Kate Rockwell is currently bleaching out her brain cells in Mean Girls: the Musical, originating the role of pretty-but-dim Karen Smith, for which she earned a Helen Hayes nomination during their out of town tryout in Washington DC. Her previous Broadway credits include originating the role of Skylar in Bring It On: The Musical, Sherrie in Rock of Ages, Margot in Legally Blonde, and Hair. Some of her favorite regional credits include Mabel Normand in the world premiere of Hollywood at La Jolla Playhouse, Carrie Pipperidge in Carousel at Arena Stage (for which she received a Helen Hayes nomination), and Belle in Beauty and the Beast at The Muny. Her TV/Film credits include "High Maintenance," "Deadbeat," and Sex and the City:The Movie. @KateRockwellNYC --- @pagetostagepodcast on Instagram + @pagetostagepodcast on Facebook @themarydina on Instagram + @themarydina on Twitter @briansedita on Instagram + www.briansedita.com @broadwaypodcastnetwork on Instagram + @bwaypodnetwork on Twitter #PageToStagePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A district attorney with ulterior motives assigns the Taylor case to a new lead investigator. An anonymous letter tells authorities where to find the murder weapon, and evidence starts to point to the women in Taylor’s life, starting with the director’s closest friend — A-list comedy actress Mabel Normand.Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/mihTo Listen to American Scandal--Support us by supporting our sponsors!Head to Simplisafe.com/HOLLYWOODLAND for free shipping and a 60 day money back guarantee.

On February 1, 1922, William Desmond Taylor, one of Hollywood’s most successful directors was found dead in his home with a bullet in his back. The list of suspects was as long as the line outside one of his premieres, and the search for the killer would take investigators across the country and into the underbelly of downtown Los Angeles tracking down clues. As the case unfolded, famous names like Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, and Mack Sennett would be dragged through the mud. The press published torrid love letters, exposed scandalous affairs, and filed incendiary reports on the drug problem on Hollywood sets. But the bigger questions remained — how much did the studios know about the murder, and why were they covering up evidence? And more importantly, who would have reason to murder one of Hollywood’s most promising directors? Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/mih

The gal-pals start Funny Gals month with one of the greatest comedians of the silent era, Mabel Normand. Debbi tells the tale of how Mabel went from Gibson Girl, to directing Charlie Chaplin, to being around to multiple murders! More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy

Frank and Heather discuss Mabel Normand, Harvey Weinstein, and a surprisingly tender encounter with Sam Neil.

Episode 2 of Showtime at the Senate! Fellow movie committe member John Shetler and I discuss our upcoming Fatty Arbuckle and Friends silent shorts program. We discuss the heartbreaking story of Roscoe Arbuckle and why he should be remembered for his craft rather than a series of horribly unfortunate events. --------------------------------------------- Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle mentored Charlie Chaplin, introduced the world to Bob Hope and Buster Keaton, and for a time, was the most popular comedian in Hollywood. Due to a scandal that unfairly affected his reputation, Arbuckle's contributions to screen comedy have been largely ignored. Thankfully, since the 1970s, historians have begun to set the record straight and audiences have given a second look to this founding father of movie comedy. As part of the Silents at the Senate series, CineMuseum LLC and the Detroit Theater Organ Society proudly presents FATTY ARBUCKLE AND FRIENDS. Join us for a collection of six hilarious silent shorts, accompanied by Andrew Rogers on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ: Peeping Pete (1913) The Rounders (1914) The Waiters' Ball (1916) Fatty and Mabel Adrift (1916) Coney Island (1917) Love (1919) Sat. Jan. 18th, 2020 Doors 7 pm Movie 8pm Tickets $10 - Kids 12 and under FREE All six shorts star Arbuckle, assisted by other comic greats of the day – Chaplin, Keaton, Mabel Normand, and others. Bring the family for a fun night at the Senate! In addition to the shorts program, organist Andrew Rogers will conduct a Q&A session and attendees will be invited to tour our organ chamber. As an added treat, Producer, Director, and co-founder of Cinemuseum LLC, Paul Gierucki will be displaying memorabilia and items personally owned by Roscoe Arbuckle! Approximate running time: 1hr 51min (plus intermission) Silents at the Senate is supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and CultureSource.

We discuss the career of early cinematic pioneer Mabel Normand and her work as an actor, director, and producer for the likes of Max Sennet and D.W Griffith. She was a fearless performer, helped mould Charlie Chaplin for the screen, and she starred and produced (with her own film production company) the biggest hit of 1918! Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! WWW.PATREON.COM/THEIMPORTANTCINEMACLUB This episode's letter topics include the proper etiquette when meeting your 'heroes', film twitter, and hamtastic performers. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com

Caroline O’Connor is considered to be one of the foremost interpreters of musical theatre in the world. Projects have taken her from Sydney to Paris to London and the bright lights of Broadway in a vast array of leading roles, that are coveted by musical theatre performers at their peak.At 17 she won a scholarship to the prestigious Royal Ballet School in London. The discipline and routine of such classes instilled in her a fierce work ethic that allows her characterisations to be delivered with boundless energy, masterful timing, consummate skill and infinite joy.Her range is impressive as seen by the varied and insightful performances she has given in an extensive career – Velma Kelly, Mrs Lovett, Fanny Brice, Mabel Normand and Countess Lily Malevsky-Malevitch, just to name a few.She’s interpreted the works of Sondheim, Bernstein, Jerry Herman, Kander & Ebb, Jule Styne and Aherns & Flattery – indicating a versatility that demands an appreciation of style and technical dexterity.The mediums of theatre and film have also been embraced - in projects like Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge and the Cole Porter bio-pic De-Lovely ….. she has also had two plays written just for her – BOMBSHELLS by Joanna Murray-Smith and SCARLETT O’HARA AT THE CRIMSON PARROT by David Williamson.The New Year brings many more exciting projects for Caroline O’Connor. STAGES was thrilled to spend some time with her, touching on these - and a career that continues to rewards her with great stories, mesmerising performances and a loyal audience.Ladies and Gentlemen, the one, the only - Caroline O’Connor.

Flatpack's Silent Night series continues with a screening, at Birmingham Cathedral, of The Marvellous Mabel Normand, a programme of four silent comedy shorts from the BFI National Archive. Normand was the leading silent comedienne of her day but neither Mike nor José was familiar with her, and the programme provides a great introduction to her work, as not just a star but also a director. We saw Mabel's Blunder (1914), which she directed, Mabel's Dramatic Career (1913), His Trysting Place (1914) and Should Men Walk Home? (1927). Each stars Normand, and alongside her are such names as Mack Sennett, Oliver Hardy, Eugene Pallette and one Charlie Chaplin. José finds himself in thrall to Normand's magnetism and emotional openness, finding her incandescent with screen presence. The nuances she brings to her physical and facial performances, the way she types or jumps out of the way of an onrushing car, light up the screen and make her memorable. Mike, it must be said, is less impressed, suggesting that she doesn't elevate some weak material as a better actor might, though that's not to say he sees nothing to appreciate about her performances. But what he takes away above all else is how seeing one Chaplin film amongst other silent shorts provides incontrovertible proof of his comedic genius, His Trysting Place a geyser of creativity and comic charm. We also consider how key figures of silent comedy are remembered or not, particularly thinking of the disparity between Mack Sennett's importance and name recognition, and how Chaplin remains a worldwide icon perhaps to an extent comparable only to religious figures. José holds forth on the talents and career of Leo McCarey, director of Should Men Walk Home?, and we discuss the programme's newly commissioned score by The Meg Morley Trio, who performed it live during the screening. Recorded on 8th December 2018.

This week the focus is on pioneering women of early cinema. Many female visionaries have been overlooked in the history books, including the two at the centre of our podcast today. Matt reports on the incredible Mabel Normand, an early comedy genius. She is accredited with many firsts in the history of cinema, and was a major force in comedy in Hollywood at the start of the twentieth century. Lorna then reports on Alice Guy-Blaché, the first female director, who really paved the path for so many incredible talents after her. She created over 700 films, and like Normand, Guy-Blaché destroyed the barriers placed in front of her, leaving an incredible legacy. Mabel Normand will be featured in the BFI’s Comedy Genius season of events. More information can be found here: https://www.bfi.org.uk/comedy-genius A film about Guy-Blaché (Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché) is currently playing at the London Film Festival. See more information here: https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/default.asp Twitter: @IdiotHistoryPod Facebook: @IdiotsTalkHistory    Instagram: @IdiotsTalkHistory Email: IdiotHistoryPod@gmail.com Individual Twitters: @MattSingleton17  @lornabarryy

A frequent co-star of Roscoe Arbuckle’s, Mabel Normand was the definitive female screen comedienne of her generation. But it wasn’t her association with Arbuckle that brought Normand’s career to an abrupt close and her life to an early end. Today we’ll interrogate Hollywood Babylon’s claim that Normand was a cocaine addict, explore Normand’s involvement in various scandals which did more damage than drugs, and talk about the disease that led to her early death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This time on Alfred, the podcast for Shaftesbury, The Vale and Chase areas of North Dorset and West Wiltshire: Alfred hears about plans to celebrate 70 years of the NHS in Shaftesbury and 30 years of the Westminster Memorial Hospital League of Friends. Matron Helen Lawes wants your pictures and stories and she’s got some interesting tales to share before a big community event! (00:32) Shaftesbury Arts Centre’s summer musical is 'Mack and Mabel'. The show, which runs until 21st July, tells the story of the early 20th-century film director Mack Sennett and his relationship with the actress Mabel Normand. Sennett was the silent moviemaker who found industry success making the Keystone Cops and Bathing Beauties films. Alfred went to meet some of the cast and watch this big production. (06:45) For Paul Eaton and Helen Caines, moving to Shaftesbury is their dream come true. The couple will have a home that they can call their own for the first time in their relationship. The Tamar Housing Association has offered 12 properties for rent at Chilmark Glade, through the Rent Plus initiative. Under this scheme, tenants have the chance to buy their homes once they have lived in the property for 5 years. If they choose to buy, the tenants will be gifted a sizeable cash deposit to help their purchase. Alfred attended the launch of this scheme in Shaftesbury. (14:21) Shaftesbury Town Council hopes to tackle speeding motorists. They’ve bought a mobile speed indicator sign, following complaints from Grosvenor Road residents. Mayor, Piers Brown, wants to know where else the sign could be deployed. (20:26) Shaftesbury Town Council should hire an expert commercial negotiator to secure cash for community projects from supermarkets that wish to operate here. Alfred speaks to Councillor Andy Perkins, who made this suggestion. (23:14) Shaftesbury has a new dental practice. Alfred met Eve and Geoff, the couple behind the business. They have installed specialist medical equipment, which can take 3D X-ray images of the skull, head and neck. It could save medical patients long journeys for scans in Poole or Salisbury. Eve used to work in dental care in Germany and you might be surprised at how different visiting the dentist is there. (28:05) Have you found something unusual in your garden? Take it to Gold Hill Museum on Saturday 14thof July between 10.30am and 1pm. An expert will offer an ‘Antiques Roadshow’ style identification of your mystery object. We talk with Claire Ryley from the museum. (31.35)

It may not be Halloween but we got the one and only Eve Harrington, Penny Fuller, with us in today's episode! Penny has been an Emmy Award winning familiar face on TV with such credits as The Bob Newhart Show, The Love Boat, One Day At A Time, Matlock, and Judging Amy but the theatre is her home with appearances in the original Barefoot in the Park, Cabaret, Applause, Rex, The Dinner Party, and the most recent revival of Sunday in the Park with George. Penny pulls back the curtain on her career to discuss how she won the role of Broadway's most sinister ingenue, what it was like losing her head to Nicol Williamson, and why she was almost Mabel Normand! Also, Penny shines the spotlight on Lauren Bacall, David Merrick, Robert Redford, and Jake Gyllenhaal. Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4

For our third episode, we discuss the silent movie musical: Mack & Mabel! Mack and Mabel is a musical with a book by Michael Stewart and music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. The plot involves the tumultuous romantic relationship between Hollywood director Mack Sennett and Mabel Normand (transformed from an artist's model to a waitress from Flatbush, Brooklyn for the musical), who became one of his biggest stars. It closed after 66 performances and 6 previews. My guest Leland Masek and I talk about how a sad, sad ending it a total bummer of a way to end a fun musical.

Warning: Our Mouths Should Be Washed out with Soap! The Finleys discuss two silent films by pioneering women: Weber's Where Are My Children? (1916) and Normand's Mickey (1918)

William Desmond Taylor was a big deal. A director in the pre-talkie era of Hollywood, Taylor was a giant in the film industry. He worked with the likes of the greats of that time: Mabel Normand, Mary Pickford, Jack Pickford, Wallace Reed, and Douglas MacLean.  In February of 1922, the houseman found William Desmond Taylor murdered. He had been shot to death, and the resulting furor over his passing went well beyond the tabloids of the era. In context, the murder of William Desmond Taylor was yet another bargaining chip for the growing moral majority of the time period to argue against films as a valid form of creative expression directed at the youth of America. See, Hollywood -- Tinseltown, as it was widely known -- was not the innocent place one might imagine. There were plenty of scandals, even back in the Roaring Twenties. Not only did you have the death of William Desmond Taylor, but there was also the Fatty Arbuckle rape trial to contend with. Stars were going to secret rehabs to dry out of their cocaine addictions. People were ODing and ending up cast aside.  It was a wild time. And William Desmond Taylor's murder was at the center of it all. To make matters worse, the crime was never officially solved, so this podcast episode is all to do with the unsolved murder of William Desmond Taylor. However, there's a twist to this story that I would rather not spoil for the casual listener. It's the thing that makes this particular Hollywood murder something of an anomaly, and it's almost fit to be put on screen. The William Desmond Taylor book from which I've drawn most of my research is, of course, William J. Mann's 'Tinseltown: Murder, Morphine, and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood.' It is a fantastically-researched book, on par, in my opinion, with Erik Larson's 'Devil in the White City.'

Courtland Dines was shot by Mabel Normand's chauffer after a night of partying with Edna Purviance. Was it a love triangle? No, I don't think it was. But Courtland Dines did get shot and Joe Kelly aka Horace Greer did it.

Courtland Dines was shot by Mabel Normand's chauffer after a night of partying with Edna Purviance. Was it a love triangle? No, I don't think it was. But Courtland Dines did get shot and Joe Kelly aka Horace Greer did it.

Kelly Carlin wears a lot of hats as a monologist, actress, radio host, producer and author of her new memoir A Carlin Home Companion, and she invited Matt and Andy over to her place to talk about calculus, mind-body connections, right answers in math, whether snake fear is hard-wired, monkeys balls, Hurricane Patricia that may or may not be climate change-related, science and the Canadian election, the editor of the BMJ slamming David Hunt, magnetic brain control, the Gripsholm Lion, Ken M, the world's greatest troll, orange peels to clean up mercury, Marie Curie and Mabel Normand. This episode is sponsored by Harrys.com - use the code PSP at checkout for $5 off your first order.

Mabel Normand was co-star of the first feature length comedy (with Chaplin), and lived a tumultuous life. The last person to see William Desmond Taylor alive is one of the scandals. Listen for the whole shebang!

Mabel Normand was co-star of the first feature length comedy (with Chaplin), and lived a tumultuous life. The last person to see William Desmond Taylor alive is one of the scandals. Listen for the whole shebang!

Silver Lake Chronicles: Exploring an Urban Oasis in Los Angeles (History Press) Situated between Los Feliz and Echo Park a few miles from downtown Los Angeles, Silver Lake thrives as a perennially avant-garde and enchanting enclave. From mansion builders and movie stars to bohemians, visionaries and just plain folk, discover Silver Lake's illustrious past and a fantastic cast of characters sure to enrich contemporary experience and inform the past. Colorful anecdotes about early movie magnates William Selig and Mack Sennett and silent-screen idols Mabel Normand, Antonio Moreno and Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle flesh out these famous figures' lives in new and surprising ways. Other lesser-known but richly deserving stories about the area's pioneer families are shared perhaps for the first time. Authors Michael Locke and Vincent Brook present a rich tapestry of this unique urban oasis whose appeal seems only to grow. Michael Locke is a longtime resident of Southern California. He served on the first Silver Lake Neighborhood Council, as the Region One representative and vice chair, and was founder of the Beautification Committee. Since 2003, he has edited and published The Silver Lake News, an online community newspaper. He is also a regular contributing writer and photographer for the Los Feliz Ledger, the Los Feliz Observer and the Los Angeles City Historical Society Newsletter. He lives in the Durex Model Home (Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument Number 1025) in Los Feliz with his wife, Donna Jean.  Vincent Brook has a PhD in film and television from UCLA. He teaches media studies at the University of California, Los Angeles; the University of Southern California; California State University, Los Angeles; and Pierce College. He has authored or edited five other books, most recently: Land of Smoke and Mirrors: A Cultural History of Los Angeles and Woody on Rye: Jewishness in the Films and Plays of Woody Allen (both 2013). Born in Van Nuys, he has lived in Silver Lake with his wife Karen since 1978. 

Mabel and Me (Angel City Press) Join us tonight for a very special event from local publisher and friend of the store, Angel City Press. Mabel and Me is a novel about the Movies—a sharply observed, historically accurate, deliciously intimate story set in the earliest days of motion pictures. Beautifully told, this is a tale of Jack, his coming of age with the Movies, and his passionate, destructive, and ultimately liberating love for one of the very first movie stars, the sweetheart of slapstick—Mabel Normand. Theirs is the story of the birth of the modern movie age. It's a story they lived together. Day in, day out. Until they didn't. Mabel Normand was the model for the modern woman: her brief life, from slapstick girl to box­office bonanza to drug addict to modern savvy star, embodied the evolution of the Movies. She was the Queen of Comedy, a flapper a decade before flappers, the first to have her name emblazoned in the title of a picture, the first director of Charlie Chaplin's tramp—not to mention the person who convinced Mack Sennett to give Chaplin his first break, immediately recognizing his comic genius. Mabel was the first woman allowed to be both beautiful and funny, the model for the modern comedic star, and she was shockingly sexy at the time. Watching Mabel on screen was like “being slapped in the face with a perfumed glove.” Author Jon Boorstin portrays her love affairs—all fact­based, particularly her defining, explosive relationship with Mack Sennett—with humor, poignancy, and drama. Mabel and Me takes us directly inside the world of the birth of the Movies, inside the world of Hollywood 1912. We become obsessed with motion pictures, in love with their mesmerizing power. Entertaining, heartfelt, and unexpected, Boorstin's novel delivers us to the first moments of filmmaking and recreates the sense of all that was happening on film and behind the scenes for the very first time. Written in a voice that's side by side with Hollywood's premier female movie star, one that's close to her, and from a perspective that's often privy to what Normand is thinking—even when she starred with Chaplin in the first feature­length comedy ever made. Jon Boorstin's first novel, Pay or Play, was called “the definitive send ­up of Hollywood” by Publishers Weekly in a coveted starred review. His second, The Newsboys' Lodging-­House, won the New York Society Library Award for Historical Fiction. Boorstin has also written a book of practical film theory, Making Movies Work, which is used in film schools all over the world. The work of an Oscar®­nominated documentary filmmaker and longtime screenwriter and producer, Mabel and Me is the culmination of Boorstin's lifelong affair with the Movies.