(Left to right) Alice Day, Tiny Ward, Kalla Pasha, Harry Langdon in Shanghaied Lovers, March 1924
His New Mamma [it] (1924)

Roscoe Samuel "Tiny" Ward (January 2, 1893 – September 12, 1956) was an American actor. He occasionally was billed as Jack "Tiny" Ward. Due to his appearance in several "classics" he is a fairly well-known face in film history.

Early life

He was born on January 2, 1893, in Indian Point near Abingdon, Illinois the son of Roscoe E. Ward (1855-1925).[citation needed] He was exceptionally tall (6'7") earning him the sarcastic nickname "Tiny".[1]

Career

In the 1920s he worked primarily in Mack Sennett comedies,[2] frequently under the direction of Harry Edwards and often supporting Harry Langdon. He also worked with Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy and Lon Chaney.

He was popular and although never achieving a lead role, he was a frequent choice as either a burly policeman or tough guy. He appeared in the "Smith" series of silent films with Raymond McKee but these now fail to receive much recognition despite contemporary success.[3] Unlike many fellow actors he survive the transition from silent to sound in 1930. Sadly after leaving Mack Sennett as a regular he had few notable roles other than a brief spate of work with The Three Stooges.[4]

Military service

He served two enlistment periods during World War I. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, Co. B, 164th Infantry at Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota and was discharged 25 Nov 1917 at Camp Green, South Carolina,[5] it appears from health issues. The second enlistment was in the Navy on 16 Sep 1918 at San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA and discharged from the same place on 21 Jan 1919.

He appears to have got in "The Old Man's Draft" of April 1942 in the Second World War which did not so much draft men from 45 to 64 as assess the potential of unemployed men to serve the war effort. He was at that time 49. His appearance in the draft suggests unemployment (typical for all actors).[6][7] He does not appear to have had any active service (or reallocation) and reappears in at least two films prior to the end of the war.

Death

He died in Los Angeles on September 12, 1956.[1] He is buried with his family in Abingdon Cemetery in Abingdon, Illinois.[citation needed]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ a b Lord Heath, Dave. "Tiny Ward". LordHeath.com. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  2. ^ Los Angeles Examiner (July 29, 1951). "Mack Sennett reunion". Getty Images. Retrieved March 12, 2025. Tiny Ward;Tom Kennedy;Chester Conklin;Heinie Conklin;Betty Guren;Mack Sennett;Betty Lou Beauchamp;Charles La Torre;Jean O'Malley.
  3. ^ Walker, Brent E. (May 9, 2013). Mack Sennett's Fun Factory: A History and Filmography of His Studio and His Keystone and Mack Sennett Comedies, with Biographies of Players and Personnel. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. ISBN 978-0-7864-7711-1.
  4. ^ "Cast Member : Tiny Ward".
  5. ^ "History of the 23rd South Carolina Infantry Regiment". The Civil War in the East. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  6. ^ "The Old Man's Draft". Newberry Library.
  7. ^ "All U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 results for Roscoe Ward". Retrieved November 13, 2023.[user-generated source]
  8. ^ ""His New Mamma" (1924)". archive.org. Retrieved March 12, 2025. starring Harry Langdon and Alice Day
  9. ^ "His New Mamma". bdfci.info (in French). Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  10. ^ "His New Mamma". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  11. ^ ""His New Mamma" (1924) - with film". silent-hall-of-fame.org. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  12. ^ "His New Mamma (1924)". SilentEra.com : Progressive Silent Film List. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  13. ^ "His New Mamma (1924)". ofdb.de. December 15, 2005. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  14. ^ "His New Mamma (1924)". ČSFD.cz (in Czech). Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  15. ^ "His New Mamma, 1924". IMCDb.org. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  16. ^ "His New Mamma (S) (1924)". filmaffinity.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  17. ^ "His New Mama". filmfansite.org.uk. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  18. ^ "His New Mamma". TVGuide.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  19. ^ "Harry Langdon, programme "The Hansom Cabman" (49 min)". Fondation Jérôme-Seydoux–Pathé [fr] (in French).
  20. ^ "His New Mamma". Famous Clowns. April 26, 2024. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  21. ^ "The Harry Langdon Collection: Lost and Found (1924-1942)". Silent Era. All Day Entertainment 2007 DVD edition

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