This 1934 short subject was Mack Sennett's final directorial effort for Educational Pictures, and comedienne Joan Davis' film debut. It features Buster Keaton's Mother and Sister, Myra and Louise, respectively. A very young Roy Rogers (billed as Leonard Slye) is featured as a member of the Sons of the Pioneers, and sings a few songs during the course of the movie.
Credits
Way Up Thar Cast
Name |
Character |
Myra Keaton
She was 58, 78 years old when she died
|
as Molly 'Maw' Kurtz |
Joan Davis
She was 23, 48 years old when she died
|
as Jennie Kurtz |
Roy Rogers
He was 24, 86 years old when he died
|
as Band Member |
Louise Keaton
|
as Lyddie |
June Gittelson
She was 25, 83 years old when she died
|
as Sophie Cramer |
Al Lydell
|
as Sam Higgins |
Way Up Thar Crew