The Golden Age of Comedy

Name: The Golden Age of Comedy
Genre: Documentary

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1957

1h 18m

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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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Retains a dreamlike quality that at times leaves the film in debt as much to Terrence Malick as Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 6, 2014

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Robert Youngson

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Dwight Weist

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Ward Wilson

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Robert Youngson

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René Clair

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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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