Mabel Normand:
Hollywood's First Comedy Queen
Discover the fearless woman who helped invent screen comedy, championed Charlie Chaplin and became one of Hollywood's biggest stars.
Step inside the story
- Meet the extraordinary woman who helped pioneer Hollywood comedy.
- Discover the stunts and infectious humour that captivated millions.
- Uncover Mabel’s remarkable influence on a young Charlie Chaplin.
- Step behind the headlines of Hollywood’s most sensational murder.
- Discover why one of cinema’s greatest pioneers was almost forgotten.
DURATION
45 - 60 minutes plus time for questions
PRESENTATION
Illustrated talk with high quality images and short film clips
COST
£100 for talk + 55p per mile after 20 miles from Bicester, Oxfordshire
Featured films include
The Water Nymph (1912)
Silent Comedy
Mabel's Busy Day (1914)
Slapstick Comedy
Mabel's Strange Predicament (1914)
Silent Comedy
Mabel at the Wheel (1914)
Slapstick Comedy
The Extra Girl (1923)
Romantic Comedy
“
Although Mabel's name gradually faded, her influence never did.
”
— Julie Oatridge, Mabel Normand: Hollywood's First Comedy Queen