KEYSTONECOPS
Keystone Cops
The Keystone Cops were fictional incompetent policemen, featured in silent film comedies in the early 20th century. The movies were produced by Mack Sennett for his Keystone Film Company between 1912 and 1917. The idea came from Hank Mann who also played police chief Tehiezel in the first film before being replaced by Ford Sterling. Their first film was Hoffmeyer's Legacy but their popularity stemmed from the 1913 short The Bangville Police starring Mabel Normand.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Keystone Cops
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