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Rea, Sterling & Maison: 1919
Submitted by Ken on Wed, 06/06/2007 - 7:07am.
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Marvel Rea (left), Ford Sterling and Alice Maison in a publicity photo for Mack Sennett Comedies, c. 1919. View full size.
I didn't think of the
Submitted by Jen on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 10:38am.
I didn't think of the Christmas outfit until you pointed it out Ron. The other girl looks very much like she came from down the rabbit hole somewhere. Perhaps playing croquet with the Queen?
Christmas
Submitted by Ron on Wed, 06/06/2007 - 8:00pm.
The girl on the right looks like she is ready for Christmas
I am digging the boots.
Submitted by Beffy on Wed, 06/06/2007 - 9:45am.
It almost looks like a modern photo, aged to look like it's from 1919. It seems to be overdramatically spoofing themselves. Awesome.
“Why Beaches Are Popular”
Submitted by Andy on Wed, 06/06/2007 - 8:30am.
I bet this is promoting Why Beaches Are Popular (IMDB link), a May 1919 release, which seems to be the only film that all three worked on together.
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