1912 in film
See also: 1911 in film, other events of 1912, 1913 in film, list of 'years in film'.
Top Grossing Films of the Year
Events
- Mack Sennett, who had previously worked as an actor and comedy director with D. W. Griffith, formed a new company, Keystone, that played an important role in developing slapstick comedy. Sennett's company became home to the Keystone Kops, English actor Charlie Chaplin, and others.
Births
- January 8 - José Ferrer, actor (+ 1992)
- May 23 - John Payne (I), actor
- August 23 - Gene Kelly, actor (+ 1996)
- September 21 - Chuck Jones, animator (+ 2002)
- October 31 - Dale Evans, actress (+ 2001)
Deaths
Other Movies Released
- Oliver Twist: The first American feature film to last over an hour.
- Keystone Comedy