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The Golden Age of Comedy

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This film anthology, directed by Robert Youngson, features some of the most memorable comedic moments from Hollywood's silent era. The compilation presents clips of numerous cinema stars, including the popular duo of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, as well as Harry Langdon, Will Rogers and the famously cross-eyed Ben Turpin. Also spotlighted are actresses who would become even more famous after the silent period, most notably Jean Harlow and Carole Lombard.
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Sam Lewis The Skinny 03/06/2014
4/5
Retains a dreamlike quality that at times leaves the film in debt as much to Terrence Malick as Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Robert Youngson

Director

Dwight Weist

Narrator

Ward Wilson

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Robert Youngson

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René Clair

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Robert Youngson

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Synopsis This film anthology, directed by Robert Youngson, features some of the most memorable comedic moments from Hollywood's silent era. The compilation presents clips of numerous cinema stars, including the popular duo of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, as well as Harry Langdon, Will Rogers and the famously cross-eyed Ben Turpin. Also spotlighted are actresses who would become even more famous after the silent period, most notably Jean Harlow and Carole Lombard.
Director
Robert Youngson
Producer
Robert Youngson
Screenwriter
Robert Youngson, René Clair
Production Co
Distributors Corporation of America
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 24, 2017
Runtime
1h 18m
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