Ford Sterling

Ford Sterling

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.

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Between Showers

As Mr. Snookie, a Thief

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Alice in Wonderland

As White King

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He Who Gets Slapped

As Tricaud

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The Trouble With Wives

As Al Hennessey

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Sporting Goods

As Mr. Jordan

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Wife Savers

As Tavern Keeper

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Drums of the Desert

As Perkins

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Stout Hearts and Willing Hands

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Across the Hall

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His Father's Footsteps

As The Father

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A Film Johnnie

As Self (uncredited)

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Tango Tangles

As Band Leader

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A Thief Catcher

As Suspicious John

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Miss Brewster's Millions

As Ned Brewster

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Hollywood

As Ford Sterling

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His Lying Heart

As The Merchant

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The Show Off

As Aubrey Piper

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Behind the Green Lights

As Max Schultz, German Janitor

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Her Majesty, Love

As Otmar von Wellingen

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Why Beaches Are Popular

As Ford Sterling

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Sergeant Hofmeyer

As Sgt. Hofmeyer

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The Water Nymph

As Mack's Father

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A Grocery Clerk's Romance

As Grocery Clerk

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Barney Oldfield's Race for a Life

As The Villain

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Stage Struck

As Buck

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A Muddy Romance

As The Villain

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Dirty Work in a Laundry

As The Desperate Scoundrel

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Hide and Seek

As The Police Chief

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The Gusher

As Oil Well Buyer

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Cohen Saves the Flag

As Sgt. Cohen

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Peeping Pete

As Neighbor's Husband

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Toplitsky and Company

As Toplitsky's Partner

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A Strong Revenge

As Meyer

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Fatty and the Broadway Stars

As Keystone Performer

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The Headline Woman

As Hugo Meyer

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Keystone Hotel

As Sterling, Chief of Police

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Double Crossed

As Schemer

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Our Dare-Devil Chief

As The Chief of Police

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Many Unhappy Returns

As C.C. aka Henry Morgan

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Spring Is Here

As Peter Braley

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The Waiters' Picnic

As Louis - the Chef

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A Bandit

As The Bandit

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The Speed Kings

As Papa

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Bride of the Regiment

As Tangy

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Kismet

As Amru

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For the Love of Mabel

As (uncredited) (unconfirmed)

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Rastus and the Game Cock

As Rastus

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Safe in Jail

As The Constable

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Love and Rubbish

As Mr. Fickle

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Love and Courage

As (uncredited) (unconfirmed)

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Professor Bean's Removal

As Professor Bean

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Mabel's Dramatic Career

As Actor / Onscreen Villain

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The Fatal Taxicab

As Egbert Throckmorton

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When Dreams Come True

As The Peddler

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A Small Time Act

As Rajah

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Wine

As The Diner

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His Sister's Kids

As The Police Chief

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Some Nerve

As The Husband

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In the Clutches of the Gang

As Chief Tehiezel

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A Robust Romeo

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Her Birthday Present

As The Police Chief

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Hearts and Flowers

As Orchestra Leader

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Show Girl in Hollywood

As Sam Otis

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Casey at the Bat

As O'Dowd

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Yankee Doodle in Berlin

As Kaiser Bill

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Don't Weaken!

As Professor Yonson - the Dancing Master

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The Day of Faith

As Montreal Sammy

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Sally

As 'Pops' Shendorff

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Their First Execution

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On His Wedding Day

As Krause - the Bridegroom

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A Fishy Affair

As Perkins

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Black Sheep

As Mather

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Her Torpedoed Love

As Reginald Scuttle - the Conniving Butler

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For the Love of Mike

As Herman Schultz

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The Knockout

As Spectator (uncredited)

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The Strangers' Banquet

As Al Norton

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That Little Band Of Gold

As Gassy Gotrox - Tattletale

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The Ragtime Band

As Professor Smelts

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Everybody's Acting

As Michael Poole

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The Girl in the Show

As Ed Bondell

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Only a Messenger Boy

As The Messenger Boy

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Mike

As Tad

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The Snow Cure

As The Flirt

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Court House Crooks

As The District Attorney

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Gentleman Burglar

As Chief of Police

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Days of Thrills and Laughter

As Self (archive footage)

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Cohen Collects a Debt

As Cohen

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Riley and Schultze

As Schultz

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The New Neighbor

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The Beating He Needed

As his father

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Pedro's Dilemma

As her father

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Stolen Glory

As Captain Warner

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The Ambitious Butler

As chef

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The Flirting Husband

As Mr. Smith

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At Coney Island

As married flirt

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Mabel's Lovers

As Black, another suitor

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At It Again

As Police Chief Larkin

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The Deacon's Troubles

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A Temperamental Husband

As Brown

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The Rivals

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Mr. Fixit

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A Bear Escape

As Bandit

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Chicken à la King

As Horace Trundle

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So Big

As Jacob Hoogenduck

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Good and Naughty

As Bunny West

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The Road to Glory

As James Allen

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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

As Gus Eisman

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Love and Glory

As Emile Pompaneau

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A Quiet Fourth

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The American Venus

As Hugo Niles

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Wild Oranges

As Paul Halvard

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A Deaf Burglar

As Society Party Guest

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A Healthy Neighborhood

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My Lady's Lips

As Smike

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The Brass Bottle

As Rapkin

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He Wouldn't Stay Down

As Peter P. Snitz - the Husband

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The Fall of Eve

As Mr. Mack

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Oh Kay!

As Shorty McGee

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All Business

As King

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Love and Vengeance

As Schmaltz

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Happy Times and Jolly Moments

As (archive footage)

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Hoffmeyer's Legacy

As Hoffmeyer

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A Life in the Balance

As The Landlord

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The Spoilers

As 'Slapjack' Simms

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Daddy's Gone A-Hunting

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The Golden Age of Comedy

As archive footage

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Figures Don't Lie

As 'Howdy' Jones

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Mabel’s Adventures

As The Magician

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Stranded in Paris

As Count Pasada

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The Woman on the Jury

As Juror

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The Deacon Outwitted

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The Inventor’s Secret

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For Lizzie's Sake

As The Villian

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Father’s Choice

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The Foreman of the Jury

As Jones - Foreman of the Jury

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The Bowling Match

As Kraut

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The Cure That Failed

As George - the Drinker

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An Interrupted Elopement

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The Hansom Driver

As The Driver's Rival

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Heinze’s Resurrection

As Heinze

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Just Brown’s Luck

As A Friend

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Love and Pain

As Jones

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Love Sickness at Sea

As Ship Captain

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The Sleuths at the Floral Parade

As The Man

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Mabel’s Awful Mistakes

As Smith

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Those Good Old Days

As The Jester

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A Midnight Elopement

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Baby Day

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Oh, Mabel Behave

As Squire Peachem

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The Tragedy of a Dress Suit

As Landlord

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The Battle of Who Run

As Mack's Commander

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The Mistaken Masher

As George

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Red Hot Romance

As Antone

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Saving Mabel’s Dad

As Mabel's Dad

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His Chum the Baron

As Baron von Sneezer

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How Hiram Won Out

As Alfred

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The Speed Queen

As The Cop

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Zuzu, the Band Leader

As Zuzu

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Hogan's Romance Upset

As Fight Spectator

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The Galloping Fish

As George Fitzgerald