The success of clown comedy is dependent on the comic or comics who take center stage. These comics are usually identified with a specific comedic shtick, physical or visual humor, and their underdog status. This study by film scholar Wes Gehring presents a brief, historical overview of major figures in the genre, including W. C. Fields, Charlie Chaplin, Bob Hope, and Woody Allen. The comedians discussed are drawn from four genre periods: the silent era, the depression era, the post-World War II period, and the modern era ...
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The success of clown comedy is dependent on the comic or comics who take center stage. These comics are usually identified with a specific comedic shtick, physical or visual humor, and their underdog status. This study by film scholar Wes Gehring presents a brief, historical overview of major figures in the genre, including W. C. Fields, Charlie Chaplin, Bob Hope, and Woody Allen. The comedians discussed are drawn from four genre periods: the silent era, the depression era, the post-World War II period, and the modern era.
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As New with no dust jacket. Green cloth covers with silver titles to front cover and spine. Book has no defects; As New. Binding is tight, pages are clean and unmarked. Book examines W. C. Fields, John Bunny, Richard Prior, Charlie Chaplin, the Marx brothers, Laurel and Hardy, Robert Benchley, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Woody Allen, and others. Illustrated with photos. Index. Contributions to the Study of Popular Culture Series. 8vo 8"-9" tall. 232 pages. A3.