Way Up Thar
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mack Sennett
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh Cummings, Joseph Montague
- Original Title
- Way Up Thar
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mack Sennett
Hugh Cummings, Joseph Montague, Olive Hatch
Mack Sennett
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Mack Sennett
Director
Hugh Cummings
Screenplay
Joseph Montague
Screenplay
Mack Sennett
Producer
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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?
The principal cast of Way Up Thar includes Joan Davis, Myra Keaton, John W. Jackson, June Gittelson, Al Lydell.
When was Way Up Thar released and how long is it?
Way Up Thar was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 19m.