Way Up Thar (1935)
This 1934 short subject was Mack Sennett's final directorial effort for Educational Pictures, and comedienne Joan Davis' film debut. It features Buster Keaton's Mother and Sister, Myra and Louise, respectively. A very young Roy Rogers (billed as Leonard Slye) is featured as a member of the Sons of the Pioneers, and sings a few songs during the course of the movie.
Director:
Mack Sennett
Writers:
Hugh Cummings, Joseph Montague.
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Joan Davis as Jennie Kurtz |
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Myra Keaton as Molly 'Maw' Kurtz |
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John W. Jackson as Jimmy Higgins |
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June Gittelson as Sophie Cramer |
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Al Lydell as Sam Higgins |
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Louise Keaton as Lyddie |
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Roy Rogers as Band Member |
| Directing | Mack Sennett | Director |
| Crew | E. W. Hammons | Presenter |
| Writing | Hugh Cummings | Screenplay |
| Writing | Olive Hatch | Story |
| Writing | Joseph Montague | Screenplay |
| Production | Mack Sennett | Producer |