Acting
Ford Sterling
Born November 3, 1883 · La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
Died October 13, 1939 · aged 55
Ford Sterling (born George Stitch; November 3, 1883 – October 13, 1939) was an American comedian and actor best known for his work with Keystone Studios. One of the 'Big 4', he was the original chief of the Keystone Cops.
Known For
He Who Gets Slapped · 1924He Who Gets Slapped
★ 7.51924
MovieDramaThriller
After a baron steals his scientific discoveries, runs away with his wife, and slaps him in public, a man joins a Parisian circus sideshow as a clown whose act consists of being slapped repeatedly and becomes infatuated with a showgirl colleague whose father intends to marry her off to the baron.
Alice in Wonderland · 1933Alice in Wonderland
★ 6.11933
MovieFamilyFantasy
In Victorian England, a bored young girl dreams that she has entered a fantasy world called Wonderland, populated by even more fantastic characters.
Casey at the Bat · 1927Casey at the Bat
★ 8.01927
MovieComedy
Casey is a slovenly junk man in a turn of the twentieth century hick town who has a remarkable ability to play baseball. An unscrupulous New York scout signs him up, so Casey and his equally dishonest manager go to the big leagues. Eventually, the scout and manager conspire to get him drunk and bet against him for a crucial game with the pennant at stake.
Married Life · 1920Married Life
★ 9.01920
MovieComedy
Ben Turpin's rival marries his college sweetheart played by Phyllis Haver.
Mabel's Dramatic Career · 1913Mabel's Dramatic Career
★ 5.61913
MovieComedy
A young man falls in love with his mother's kitchen maid, Mabel. But his mother objects strongly, and arranges for him to meet another young woman whom she considers more suitable. Mabel confronts the young woman, and is dismissed from her position. Later, when the young man learns about the new career that Mabel has found, he begins to act in an agitated and unpredictable manner.
The Day of Faith · 1923The Day of Faith
★ 8.01923
MovieDrama
Jane Maynard opens a mission in memory of philanthropist Bland Hendricks. John Anstell, son of a powerful and selfish millionaire, Michael Anstell, falls in love with Jane, to the old man's disapproval. Anstell tries to undermine Jane's work by hiring reporter Tom Barnett to write an unfavorable story about the mission.
Behind the Green Lights · 1935Behind the Green Lights
★ 8.01935
MovieCrimeDrama
A police detective's (Norman Foster) lawyer girlfriend (Judith Allen) works for a crooked criminal lawyer (Sidney Blackmer).
Kismet · 1930Kismet
★ 4.01930
MovieAdventureFantasy
Hajj, a rascally beggar on the periphery of the court of Baghdad, schemes to marry his daughter to royalty and to win the heart of the queen of the castle himself. This film is believed lost.
Filmography
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Married Life · 1920Married Life
★ 9.01920
MovieComedy
Ben Turpin's rival marries his college sweetheart played by Phyllis Haver.
Heckler at Theatre
Behind the Green Lights · 1935Behind the Green Lights
★ 8.01935
MovieCrimeDrama
A police detective's (Norman Foster) lawyer girlfriend (Judith Allen) works for a crooked criminal lawyer (Sidney Blackmer).
Max Schultz, German Janitor
The Muppets Go to the Movies · 1981The Muppets Go to the Movies
★ 7.01981
MovieTV MovieFamily
In this one-hour special taped between March 9-17, 1981, Lily Tomlin and Dudley Moore join the Muppets in a tribute to film classics. Kermit the Frog hosts the program, which begins with an all-cast rendition of "Hey a Movie!" from The Great Muppet Caper.
Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Knockout · 1914The Knockout
★ 5.81914
MovieComedy
To show his girl how brave he is, Pug challenges the champion to a fight. Charlie referees, trying to avoid contact with the two monsters.
Spectator (uncredited)













