The Funny Parts

A History of Film Comedy Routines and Gags

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by Anthony Balducci

Type

Studies

Subject

Genre > Comedy/Humor

Keywords

burlesque, comedy, silent cinema

Publishing date

2011

Publisher

McFarland & Co

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

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

ISBN

978-0-7864-6513-2

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Book Presentation:
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.

About the Author:
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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