Pioneering filmmaker (1880–1960) who founded Keystone Studios and introduced to the public such screen legends as Fatty Arbuckle, Mack Swain, The Keystone Kops, and Charlie Chaplin. Signed book: King of Comedy. First edition, first printing. NY: Doubleday, 1954. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 284 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Billie Carlson, Best wishes, Mack Sennett, Keep laughing” with the author Cameron Shipp signing under Sennett. In fine condition, with a mild shade of toning to signed page, a couple dings to cover panels, and light toning to remaining pages. R&R COA.
