This is a saga of the silent film era "when movies were movies": the story of legendary director Mack Sennett and his greatest star the adorable Mabel Normand. Mack himself guides the audience through his tale of triumph romance and regret. Bankrupted by the talkies and forced to sell his studio Mack reminisces about his colorful past including his bittersweet love affair with Mabel whom he had discovered and guided to superstardom. Jerry Herman's celebrated score includes some of his most treasured gems including "Time Heals Everything " "I Won't Send Roses " "Wherever He
Ain't " and "Look What Happened to Mabel."
- ISBN10 0573680744
- ISBN13 9780573680748
- Publish Date 2 January 2024
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Samuel French Ltd
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 110
- Language English