John E. Brennan: Comedian at Kalem
John E. Brennan (1865-1940) was one of the most popular screen comedians of the pre-Chaplin era. Hailing from Springfield, Massachusetts, Brennan was successful on the vaudeville stage starting in the 1890s, and hired to be the principal comedian at Kalem Studios in 1912, usually appearing opposite Ruth Roland. He appeared in a jaw-dropping 150 one […]