Episode of Series “History of the Motion Picture”.
An examination of the different silent comedy styles of Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Harry Langdon. Excerpts from films show each actor on the threshold of their finest work. All three comedians give evidence of their ability to rise above the level of pure slapstick and develop a more personal style of comedy. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009351
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Chaplin, Charlie, 1889-1977
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Keaton, Buster, 1895-1966
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Langdon, Harry, 1884-1944
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture actors and actresses
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Appreciation
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Excerpts
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - History
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Study and teaching
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - United States - History
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Silent films - United States - History
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Motion pictures - Study and teaching
Music & Performing Arts → Comedians
Music & Performing Arts → Motion picture actors and actresses
People → Chaplin, Charlie, 1889-1977
People → Keaton, Buster, 1895-1966
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)