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      The Great Chase

      1963 1h 17m Documentary List
      Reviews The elaborate and fantastic gags that comprised the breathtaking, sidesplitting chase sequences in silent films -- using cars, trains, bicycles, horses and all manner of moving objects -- are shown off in this compilation documentary. Clips from several of the earliest shorts and features from 1903 through 1927 are used to chronicle the evolution of the chase, starring several of the era's greats, including Douglas Fairbanks, Lillian Gish and the greatest daredevil of them all, Buster Keaton. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member A fantastic compilation of silent cinema. Absolutely amazing film making and really funny too! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis The elaborate and fantastic gags that comprised the breathtaking, sidesplitting chase sequences in silent films -- using cars, trains, bicycles, horses and all manner of moving objects -- are shown off in this compilation documentary. Clips from several of the earliest shorts and features from 1903 through 1927 are used to chronicle the evolution of the chase, starring several of the era's greats, including Douglas Fairbanks, Lillian Gish and the greatest daredevil of them all, Buster Keaton.
      Director
      Paul Killiam
      Genre
      Documentary
      Runtime
      1h 17m