The Funny Parts

A History of Film Comedy Routines and Gags

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de Anthony Balducci

Type

Studies

Sujet

Genre > Comedy/Humor

Mots Clés

burlesque, comedy, silent cinema

Année d'édition

2011

Editeur

McFarland & Co

Langue

anglais

Taille du livre

Format

Paperback • 314 pages
7 x 10 inches (18 x 25.5 cm)

ISBN

978-0-7864-6513-2

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Description de l'ouvrage:
Classic comedy routines and individual gags have been around for many hundreds of years, probably thousands; the best of these ribticklers make their merry way through theater, circus, film and television. The challenge to comedians has always been to adapt familiar material in a way that emphasizes their personal style and outlook. The many routines and gags cited in this illustrated history are lovingly deconstructed to show how they have been shaped to suit different eras and performers.

These tried and true laugh-provokers are indestructible. Through all the remakes, revivals, recycles and revamps, they have survived robustly to the present day. As these timeless comedy gems are traced to their beginnings and followed through the years, readers are taken on a mirthful journey from Keystone to Zombieland.

À propos de l'auteur :
Anthony Balducci studied journalism at Baruch College and holds a criminology degree at University of Florida. He has written three previous books, numerous articles on film comedy and online contributions to Feet of Mud, World Cinema Paradise and other websites. He lives in New Port Richey, Florida.

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