The 100 Greatest Silent Film Comedians
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The 100 Greatest Silent Film Comedians
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Author : James Roots
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2014-10-23
The 100 Greatest Silent Film Comedians written by James Roots and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-23 with Performing Arts categories.
This book ranks the top 100 silent film stars based on a scale that considers creativity, originality, chemistry with fellow performers, and other factors. The author also promotes some lesser-known performers, singles out each artist’s best works, and identifies key films available on DVD.
100 Essential Silent Film Comedies
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Author : James Roots
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2017-05-11
100 Essential Silent Film Comedies written by James Roots and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-11 with Performing Arts categories.
This book celebrates 100 significant silent film comedies from around the globe, including The Circus, The General, Safety Last, and Steamboat Bill Jr. Each entry contains information about the cast and crew, production details, DVD availability, and an explanation of why the film is essential viewing.
The Great Funnies
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Author : David Robinson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1969
The Great Funnies written by David Robinson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with Comedy films categories.
It would be impossible in a book of this size to offer anything like a comprehensive survey of the vast, tumbling, chattering, shrieking army of clowns who have peopled the first seventy years of the cinema; and this essay pretends to be no more than a bird's-eye view, only lingering from time to time over a figure of particular importance or special attraction. Even so, everyone will find some of his favourites forgotten, or written off in an inadequate aside. I can only apologize for the inevitable. The section of the book devoted to silent comedy may seem disproportionate; but I have felt it important to give space to the more remote and unfamiliar film comedians than to dwell on artists who are still active or whose work can readily be seen at first hand.
A Z Of Silent Film Comedy
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Author : Glenn Mitchell
language : en
Publisher: B.T. Batsford
Release Date : 1998
A Z Of Silent Film Comedy written by Glenn Mitchell and has been published by B.T. Batsford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Performing Arts categories.
An encyclopedic look at silent film comedy that covers all the greats, from the Keystone Kops to Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and Buster Keaton, as well as myriad lesser-known figures. Readers will delight in reacquainting themselves with the movies that first made audiences laugh.
Great Silent Comedians Movie Poster Book
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Author : Jake Lenburg
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-01-14
Great Silent Comedians Movie Poster Book written by Jake Lenburg and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-14 with Performing Arts categories.
"Great Silent Comedians Poster Art Book" is back with a revised, second edition and a new title! Retitled “Great Silent Comedians Movie Poster Book” by Jake Lenburg, the book spans nearly a quarter of a century, containing nearly 75 movie posters and lobby cards from the classic films of Hollywood's legendary silent film clowns: Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, Harry Langdon, Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, Laurel and Hardy, and Charley Chase. Compared to the original book, the revised edition has a new design and layout. Thanks to the new size, each poster is full page in size. Best of all, nearly 20 posters have never been published before and were not included in the original book. Looks like collecting movie posters of the great silent comedians just got even better!
Buster Keaton S Silent Shorts
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Author : James L. Neibaur
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2013-01-30
Buster Keaton S Silent Shorts written by James L. Neibaur and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-30 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
By the mid-1920s, Buster Keaton had established himself as one of the geniuses of cinema with such films as Sherlock, Jr., The Navigator, and his 1927 work The General, which was the highest ranked silent on the American Film Institute's survey of the 100 greatest films. Before Keaton ventured into longer works, however, he had honed his skills as an actor, writer, and director of short films produced in the early 1920s. In Buster Keaton’s Silent Shorts: 1920-1923, James L. Neibaur and Terri Niemi provide a film-by-film assessment of these brilliant two-reelers. The authors discuss the significance of each short—The High Sign, One Week, Convict 13, The Scarecrow, Neighbors, The Haunted House, Hard Luck, The Goat, The Playhouse, The Boat, The Paleface, Cops, My Wife’s Relations, The Blacksmith, Frozen North, Daydreams, The Electric House, The Balloonatic, and The Love Nest—to the Keaton filmography, as well as each film’s importance to cinema. Offering a clear and in-depth perspective on these 19 films, the authors explain what makes these shorts effective and why they’re funny. Buster Keaton’s Silent Shorts will enlighten both scholars and casual fans alike about the early work produced by one of cinema's most gifted comedians and filmmakers.
She Could Be Chaplin
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Author : Anthony Slide
language : en
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Release Date : 2016-08-29
She Could Be Chaplin written by Anthony Slide and has been published by Univ. Press of Mississippi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-29 with Performing Arts categories.
Alice Howell (1886-1961) is slowly gaining recognition and regard as arguably the most important slapstick comedienne of the silent era. This new study, the first book-length appreciation, identifies her place in the comedy hierarchy alongside the best-known of silent comediennes, Mabel Normand. Like Normand, Howell learned her craft with Mack Sennett and Charlie Chaplin. Beginning her screen career in 1914, Howell quickly developed a distinctive style and eccentric attire and mannerisms, successfully hiding her good looks, and was soon identified as the "Female Charlie Chaplin." Howell became a star of comedy shorts in 1915 and continued her career through 1928 and the advent of sound in film. While she is today recognized as a pioneering female filmmaker, during her career she never expressed much interest in her work, seeing it only as a means to an end, with her income carefully invested in real estate. It has taken many years for her to gain her rightful place in film history, not only as a comedienne, but also as matriarch of a prominent American family that includes son-in-law and director George Stevens and grandson George Stevens Jr., founder of the American Film Institute and the Kennedy Center Honors, who provides a foreword.
The Andy Clyde Columbia Comedies
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Author : James L. Neibaur
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2018-07-25
The Andy Clyde Columbia Comedies written by James L. Neibaur and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-25 with Performing Arts categories.
Andy Clyde starred in the second-longest series of shorts at Columbia Pictures (after the Three Stooges), with nearly 80 productions from 1934 to 1956. This film-by-film analysis of Clyde's Columbia short comedies features introductory chapters on his early life, stage work, silent films and early talkies, as well as concluding chapters on his appearances in feature films--including several Hopalong Cassidy westerns--and his television roles on such shows as Lassie and The Real McCoys. Rare photos and graphics are included.
Harry Langdon
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Author : Gabriella Oldham
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 2017-02-24
Harry Langdon written by Gabriella Oldham and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-24 with Performing Arts categories.
Among silent film comedians, three names stand out -- Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Harold Lloyd -- but Harry Langdon indisputably deserves to sit among them as the fourth "king." In films such as The Strong Man (1926) and Long Pants (1927) , Langdon parlayed his pantomime talents, expressive eyes, and childlike innocence into silent-era stardom. This in-depth biography, which features behind-the-scenes accounts and personal recollections compiled by Langdon's late wife, provides a full and thoughtful picture of this multifaceted entertainer and his meteoric rise and fall. Authors Gabriella Oldham and Mabel Langdon explore how the actor developed and honed his comedic skills in amateur shows, medicine shows, and vaudeville. Together they survey his early work on the stage at the turn of the twentieth century as well as his iconic routines and characters. They also evaluate his failures from the early sound period, including his decision to part ways with director Frank Capra. Despite his dwindling popularity following the introduction of talkies, Langdon persevered and continued to perform in theater, radio, and film -- literally until his dying day -- leaving behind a unique and brilliant body of work. Featuring never-before-published stories and photos from his immediate family, this biography is a fascinating and revealing look at an unsung silent film giant.
Eighteen Comedians Of Silent Film
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Author : Anthony Balducci
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Release Date : 2012-08-01
Eighteen Comedians Of Silent Film written by Anthony Balducci and has been published by Createspace Independent Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-01 with Performing Arts categories.
For decades, hundreds of actors delivered a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls for the amusement of silent film fans. While film historians have focused their attention on the three biggest comedy stars (Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd), numerous comedians of less renown have been unjustly forgotten. But, now, eighteen uniquely talented comedians overlooked for many years finally receive the recognition they deserve. Discussed at length are the methods and skills that made these performers stand out. This includes the subtle expressiveness of Lloyd Hamilton, the goofy acrobatics of Clyde Cook, the playful irreverence of Hank Mann, the wicked brazenness of Billie Ritchie, and the destructive buffoonery of André Deed. Eighteen Comedians of Silent Film is presented as both a loving tribute and a thoughtful analysis of a delightfully special group of artists.