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
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: November 7, 1935
Cast
- Joan Davis - Jennie Kurtz
- Myra Keaton - Molly 'Maw' Kurtz
- John W. Jackson - Jimmy Higgins
- June Gittelson - Sophie Cramer
- Al Lydell - Sam Higgins
- Louise Keaton - Lyddie
- Roy Rogers - Band Member
Screenplay
- Olive Hatch (Story)
- Hugh Cummings (Screenplay)
- Joseph Montague (Screenplay)
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mack Sennett
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Way Up Thar about?
- 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.
- Who directed Way Up Thar?
- Way Up Thar was directed by Mack Sennett.
- Who stars in Way Up Thar?
- Way Up Thar stars Joan Davis, Myra Keaton, John W. Jackson, June Gittelson, Al Lydell, Louise Keaton.
- How long is Way Up Thar?
- Way Up Thar has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).