- Silent comedy is a style of film invented to bring comedy into the medium of film in the silent film era (1900s–1920s)1. It is related to but distinct from mime. Silent comedy films were made before a synchronized soundtrack which could include talking was technologically available for the majority of films. There are many silent comedy films, including "A Maid Among Maids", "The Marriage of Krechinsky", "The Miracle Maker", "Mishki versus Yudenich", and "Moderne landhaaien"2.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Silent comedy is a style of film, related to but distinct from mime, invented to bring comedy into the medium of film in the silent film era (1900s–1920s) before a synchronized soundtrack which could include talking was technologically available for the majority of films.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_comedy
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Silent comedy is a style of film, related to but distinct from mime, invented to bring comedy into the medium of film in the silent film era (1900s–1920s) before a synchronized soundtrack which could include talking was technologically available for the majority of films. Silent comedy is still practiced, albeit much … See more
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The first silent comedy film is generally regarded as L'Arroseur Arrosé, directed and produced by Louis Lumière. Shown to the public on… See moreIn the early years of "talkie" films (beginning in 1927, see The Jazz Singer) a few actors continued to act silently for comedic effect, … See more
• Kerr, Walter (1975). The Silent Clowns. New York: Alfred A. Knopf. ISBN 0-394-46907-0. See more
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WEB43 titles. 1. The Round-up (1920) 70 min | Comedy, Western. 6. Rate. An overweight sheriff does his best to assist a man accused of theft. Director: George Melford | Stars: Roscoe …
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WEBMar 24, 2023 · The silent era of cinema was a unique time for movies. Even now, decades later, many silent films are remembered as some of the best movies ever made. Comedy in particular, a genre not...
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