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Clarence Hennecke papers, 1913-2000
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hennecke, Clarence, 1894-1969
- Title
- Clarence Hennecke papers
- Dates
- 1913-2000 (inclusive)19132000
- Quantity
- 0.70 cubic ft. (1 document box, 1 slim document box + videotape)
- Collection Number
- 03337
- Summary
- Collection contains story ideas from the 1930s, clippings and photographs from Clarence Hennecke’s silent film work, movie stills of Hennecke’s acting roles, autographed and inscribed portraits of other actors and actresses, and photographs of Hennecke during WWI. Also included is a videotape featuring a compilation of silent films directed by Stan Laurel.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Clarence R. Hennecke was a director, writer and comedy creator for Hollywood films. He was born September 16, 1894, and came to California with his family which consisted of his mother Anna, father Robert, and sister Hazel (later Mrs. Robert Hicks). Hennecke first entered films as a stuntman for Vitagraph in 1913. He acted for Mack Sennett in Keystone Kop comedies and had other bit parts on-screen, but he was better known for his comedy construction and gag writing for Laurel and Hardy, Harry Langdon, and other comedians. His contributions to these now classic films, however, often went unnoticed in the screen credits. During World War I, Hennecke was a motorcycle courier in the 91st Division, and he was an enthusiastic amateur boxer. In the 1930s, he wrote and directed many short films. He died in Santa Monica, California, on August 28, 1969.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Clarence Hennecke papers contain clippings and photographs from Hennecke’s silent film work including Keystone and Mack Sennett productions, clippings and story ideas from his sound work in the 1930s, and a few items from later years. Hennecke’s nephew, Robert D. Hicks Jr., researched his uncle’s career and added information regarding Hennecke’s often uncredited film work. Also included are a number of autographed and personally inscribed portraits of actors and actresses, primarily from 1916 through 1927. Movie stills of Hennecke’s acting roles are located both in the scrapbook and among the photographs. Photographs of Hennecke during WWI and as a boxer appear in the scrapbook and the photo album.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Clarence Hennecke papers, 1913-2000, Collection Number 03337, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no other known archival collections created by Clarence Hennecke at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe Clarence Hennecke papers were received from Robert D. Hicks, Jr. in 1970. A small accretion was received in 2000.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D.C. Thompson in November 2000. Binders have been removed to aid preservation and reduce bulk.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I.: Documents, 1913-2000Return to Top
Arranged alphabetically by form and title. Includes story ideas and synopses, biographical material, and scrapbooks.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Artwork: With a Foreign Flavor Original water color for poster
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undated |
| 1 | 2 | Filmography of Clarence Hennecke By Robert D. Hicks Jr.
|
2000 |
| 1 | 3 | Scrapbook Contains clippings, photographs, letters
|
1913-1932, 1962 |
| 1 | 4 | Scrapbook: Reviews of Sound Shorts Contains clippings
|
1931-1932 |
| 1 | 5 | Screen Extras Guild Legal forms and agreements
|
1954 |
Stories: |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 6 | Be Your Age (proposal)
|
1931 |
| 1 | 7 | Desert Rat (synopsis)
|
undated |
| 1 | 8 | Down With Everything (synopsis)
|
undated |
| 1 | 9 | Fighting Fists (synopsis)
|
undated |
| 1 | 10 | The Frame Up (synopsis)
|
undated |
| 1 | 11 | The G Girl (synopsis)
|
undated |
| 1 | 12 | Ghost Town (synopsis)
|
undated |
| 1 | 13 | His Big Ambition (script)
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undated |
| 1 | 14 | I’ll Fix It (script)
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undated |
| 1 | 15 | A Modern Musical Boy and Girl Story (synopsis)
|
undated |
| 1 | 16 | Once In a Fight Time (synopsis)
|
1933 |
| 1 | 17 | Out For the Night (synopsis)
|
undated |
| 1 | 18 | Say Yes (synopsis)
|
undated |
| 1 | 19 | Stroke (synopsis)
|
undated |
| 1 | 20 | A Texas Scandal (script)
|
undated |
| 1 | 21 | What Price Nellie (synopsis)
|
undated |
| 1 | 22 | The Woman Tamer (script)
|
undated |
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 23 | Story Materials Compiled 7-15-31 |
1931 |
| 1 | 24 | Story Notes |
circa 1930s-1953 |
Series II.: Photographs, circa 1910s-1956Return to Top
Arranged alphabetically by folder title. Includes family photo album, movie stills, and portraits of actors and actresses.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 25 | Photo Album Contains photos of Clarence Hennecke and others: soldiers, boxers, swimmers, actors, etc.
|
1913-1918, undated |
| 2 | 1 | Actors, etc. – Portraits |
1916-1927 |
| 2 | 2 | Actresses, etc. – Portraits |
1916-1923, 1941 |
| 2 | 3 | “From Rags to Britches,” Mack Sennett comedy stills
|
circa 1920s |
Hennecke, Clarence: |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 4 | Chimpanzee and twins film |
circa 1910s |
| 2 | 5 | Dog catcher film |
1918 |
| 2 | 6 | How to become a detective film |
circa 1910s |
| 2 | 7 | “Pride of New Orleans,” |
circa 1950s |
| 2 | 8 | Robber and cook film |
circa 1910s |
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 9 | Keystone Kops Reunion - In “The Big Slide” on Playhouse 90 |
1956 |
| 2 | 10 | Stills – Various Clarence Hennecke and others
|
1910s-1920s |
| 2 | 11 | Unidentified and miscellaneous |
circa 1910s, 1940 |
Series III.: Videotape, circa 2000Return to Top
Compilation of silent films directed by Stan Laurel.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
“Directed by Stan Laurel": Includes five silent films: “Raggedy Rose,” “Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes,” “Yes, Yes, Nanette,” “Chasing the Chaser,” “Wandering Papas” |
circa 2000 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion picture acting.
- Motion picture authorship.
- Silent films.
Personal Names
- Sennett, Mack, 1880-1960.
Corporate Names
- Keystone Kops.
Form or Genre Terms
- Film stills.
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
- Snapshots.
- Videotape.
Occupations
- Motion picture actors and actresses.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Laurel, Stan.
Processed by D.C. Thompson
2006
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