Stars of Slapstick #189: James T. Kelley
Today is the birthday of silent comedy ensemble comedian James T. Kelley (sometimes billed as James Kelly or Jim Kelly (1854-1933). Born in Castlebar, Ireland, he was said to have originally been a stage actor and singer, and judging by his 1897 Edison film credits, Bowery Waltz (Apache Dance) and Charity Ball, also a dancer. He is […]