Charles Mack (blackface performer)
Charles E. Mack (November 22, 1888 - January 11, 1934) was a minstrel show performer who worked in blackface. He worked with John Swor and later George Moran as the Two Black Crows.
Biography
He was born on November 22, 1888 in White Cloud, Kansas as Charles Sellers.
He married Marian Robinson. They divorced in 1931.[1][2]
He married Myrtle Buckley on July 24, 1932 in San Diego, California.[3]
He died on January 11, 1934 in Mesa, Arizona from a car accident. He was driving when a tire blew out and the car overturned several times, his wife was injured but survived. Also in the car were his daughter, Mary Jane Mack; George Moran and Mack Sennett. The funeral arrangements were made by W. C. Fields and William S. Hart. Hart gave the eulogy and Noah Beery sang.[4][5] He was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.[6] His estate was valued at $50,000.[7]
References
- ^ "Charles Mack Sues Wife. Actor Seeks Divorce, While She Plans to File Cross Bill". New York Times. Associated Press. July 24, 1931. Retrieved 2015-03-22.
- ^ "Mack Asks a Divorce. Decision Is Reserved in Suit Brought by Radio Performer". New York Times. October 24, 1931. Retrieved 2015-03-22.
- ^ "Charles Mack Marries". New York Times. July 25, 1932. Retrieved 2015-03-22.
- ^ "Mack's Funeral At Los Angeles, Widow Decides". Chicago Tribune. January 13, 1934.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ "W. S. Hart To Hold Mack Funeral Rites. Former Two-Gun Hero of Screen to Pay Last Tribute to Noted Comedian". New York Times. January 14, 1934. Retrieved 2015-03-22.
- ^ "Charles E. Mack Buried. William S. Hart Gives Eulogy and Noah Beery Sings at Service". New York Times. January 16, 1934. Retrieved 2015-03-22.
- ^ "Mack Estate Put at $50,000". New York Times. Associated Press. February 7, 1934. Retrieved 2015-03-22.
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