Laurel And Hardy S Comic Catastrophes
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Laurel And Hardy S Comic Catastrophes
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Author : Michael Bliss
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2017-06-29
Laurel And Hardy S Comic Catastrophes written by Michael Bliss and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-29 with Performing Arts categories.
One of America’s most beloved comic duos, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy have entertained generations of viewers with their unique, heartwarming brand of slapstick comedy. The pair’s teamwork and friendship set their films apart, softening both pratfalls and hardships, and earning them a cherished place in cinema history. From their first joint on-screen appearance in 1921’s The Lucky Dog through their work at the Hal Roach studios, their comic signature remained unique. But what made the films of Laurel and Hardy so enduring? In Laurel and Hardy’s Comic Catastrophes: Laughter and Darkness in the Features and Short Films, Michael Bliss illustrates why these films continue to make audiences laugh. Combining an appreciation for the pleasure that these films elicit with a critical examination of what made them work, Bliss first investigates the milieu in which the pair’s comedy takes place. The author then explores Stan and Ollie’s friendship and their troubled—and troubling—relationships with women. The book also features a detailed discussion of Stan Laurel’s approach to gag structure, while the remainder of the book focuses on many of the pair’s silent and sound films, such as Duck Soup, Pack Up Your Troubles, Chickens Come Home, and The Music Box. By delving into the pair’s films—including several neglected short films—in greater detail than any previous work, this volume provides readers with a fundamental understanding of Stan and Ollie’s universal appeal. Featuring an extensive filmography, Laurel and Hardy’s Comic Catastrophes will engage a wide audience, from film scholars to fans of humor everywhere.
Laurel And Hardy
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Author : Tom McGrath
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Laurel And Hardy written by Tom McGrath and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Drama categories.
The lives, loves and laughter of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy are reborn for the stage as Hollywood's greatest double-act relives some of their finest routines in this warm and affectionate look back at their lives and the early days of cinema.
The Art Of Laurel And Hardy
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Author : Kyp Harness
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-01-09
The Art Of Laurel And Hardy written by Kyp Harness and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-09 with Performing Arts categories.
From the early days of film came Laurel and Hardy, a comedy team that created slapstick hilarity from life’s simplest situations. Some seventy years after their heyday, Arthur Stanley Jefferson and Oliver Norvell “Babe” Hardy are still remembered for the comic chaos they created in film shorts. They gave us something to laugh at by reminding us of our own foibles, in a way that was genuine and unpretentious. The lanky Stan Laurel (1890–1965) and portly Ollie Hardy (1892–1957) had but one objective: to create as many laughs as would fit in one short film. And that, they did. The book begins by exploring their comedy in the early days of film. A chapter is dedicated to each of “the boys”—Laurel from Ulverston, England, and Hardy from the state of Georgia—as a person and performer. Further chapters explore the slapstick and gags of Laurel and Hardy and how the pair survived the transition to sound that left behind many actors of the day. It was only when they began to work for large studios, churning out cookie-cutter scripts, that their art began to lose its way. The book takes the reader through the ups and downs of their careers and to a final comeback. A filmography lists works from 1917 to 1951 with information on availability.
The Zodiac By Degrees
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Author : Martin Goldsmith
language : en
Publisher: Weiser Books
Release Date : 2015-02-11
The Zodiac By Degrees written by Martin Goldsmith and has been published by Weiser Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-11 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
The Zodiac by Degrees provides symbols and interpretations for each of the 360 degrees of the zodiac. These symbols make a direct connection with your basic spiritual energies and penetrate the private language of your personal mythology. For this second edition, every one of the 360 degrees has been reexamined from extensive lists of examples. In the end, about ninety degrees have undergone major changes and all of the rest have been clarified and sharpened. The result is a symbol system of unparalleled accuracy, and an indispensable tool for both amateur and practicing astrologers.
Henry And Glenn Forever And Ever
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Author : Tom Neely
language : en
Publisher: Microcosm Publishing
Release Date : 2014-11-29
Henry And Glenn Forever And Ever written by Tom Neely and has been published by Microcosm Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-29 with Music categories.
In the latest installment of the greatest love story ever told, Glenn's mother, freshly unearthed from beneath the bricks, moves in with him and Henry. Without giving too much away, Glenn's mommy issues come to the surface as she critiques his art, replaces his wardrobe, scrubs their dungeon, and recalls his childhood. Glenn tries to sell his signature to a UPS driver, takes a punch, and has some daydreaming adventures with a plunger. Henry, "a loud guy with a good work ethic," shows his darker side and indifference to a fan as he drinks black coffee and bonds with Glenn over their distaste for their own bands; two men who suffer best alone together. Additional pin up art by Andy Belanger, Katie Skelly, and Tom Scioli. Darkest and best issue yet.
International Dictionary Of Films And Filmmakers
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Author : Amy L. Unterburger
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
International Dictionary Of Films And Filmmakers written by Amy L. Unterburger and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Motion picture actors and actresses categories.
The New Yorker Theater And Other Scenes From A Life At The Movies
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Author : Toby Talbot
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2009-10-20
The New Yorker Theater And Other Scenes From A Life At The Movies written by Toby Talbot and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-20 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The nation didn't know it, but 1960 would change American film forever, and the revolution would occur nowhere near a Hollywood set. With the opening of the New Yorker Theater, a cinema located at the heart of Manhattan's Upper West Side, cutting-edge films from around the world were screened for an eager audience, including the city's most influential producers, directors, critics, and writers. Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese, Susan Sontag, Andrew Sarris, and Pauline Kael, among many others, would make the New Yorker their home, trusting in the owners' impeccable taste and incorporating much of what they viewed into their work. In this irresistible memoir, Toby Talbot, co-owner and proud "matron" of the New Yorker Theater, reveals the story behind Manhattan's wild and wonderful affair with art-house film. With her husband Dan, Talbot showcased a range of eclectic films, introducing French New Wave and New German cinema, along with other groundbreaking genres and styles. As Vietnam protests and the struggle for civil rights raged outside, the Talbots also took the lead in distributing political films, such as Bernard Bertolucci's Before the Revolution, and documentaries, such as Shoah and Point of Order. Talbot enhances her stories with selections from the New Yorker's essential archives, including program notes by Jack Kerouac, Jules Feiffer, Peter Bogdanovich, Jonas Mekas, Jack Gelber, and Harold Humes. These artifacts testify to the deeply engaged and collaborative spirit behind each showing, and they illuminate the myriad and often entertaining aspects of theater operation. All in all, Talbot's tales capture the highs and lows of a thrilling era in filmmaking.
International Dictionary Of Films And Filmmakers Actors And Actresses
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Author : James Vinson
language : en
Publisher: Saint James Press
Release Date : 1990
International Dictionary Of Films And Filmmakers Actors And Actresses written by James Vinson and has been published by Saint James Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Animators categories.
Provides thorough coverage of films and filmmakers, including legendary films, actors and actresses, directors, writers and other production artists. Entries include a detailed essay written by an expert; biographies; filmographies; comprehensive credits; major awards; and updated bibliographies, as well as photographs. General and professional audiences.
Stan Without Ollie
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Author : Ted Okuda
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2012-07-31
Stan Without Ollie written by Ted Okuda and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-31 with Performing Arts categories.
Long before his momentous teaming with Oliver Hardy, comedian Stan Laurel (1890-1965) was a motion picture star in his own right. From his film debut in Nuts in May (1917) through his final solo starring effort Should Tall Men Marry? (1928), Laurel headlined dozens of short comedies for a variety of producers and production companies, often playing characters far removed from the meek, dimwitted "Stanley" persona that we know and love. This is a film-by-film look at the pictures Stan made as a solo artist, as well as those he wrote and directed for other stars, shows his development as a movie comedian and filmmaker. Comedy legend Jerry Lewis, a longtime friend and admirer of Stan Laurel, provides an affectionate and eloquent foreword. Included are several rare photographs and production stills.
The Griffith Project Volume 1
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Author : Paolo Cherchi Usai
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2019-07-25
The Griffith Project Volume 1 written by Paolo Cherchi Usai and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-25 with Performing Arts categories.
No other silent film director has been so extensively studied as D. W. Griffith. However, only a small group of his more than 500 films has been the subject of a systematic analysis and the vast majority of his other works still awaits proper examination. For the first time in film studies, the complete creative output of Griffith - from 'Professional Jealousy' (1907) to 'The Struggle' (1931) - will be explored in this multi-volume collection of contributions from an international team of leading scholars in the field.