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Who were the 2 pioneers of Slapstick comedy? |
Charles Chaplin Buster Keaton |
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What did they do for slapstick? |
Made it respected popular for feature films form ofpersonal expression Distinct style |
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Charles Chaplin 1914 What 3 companys did he start with? |
Essanay (1914-1915) then Mutual (1916-1917) then First National First National 1918-1922 |
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Two techniques of charlie chaplin |
Repetition of a gag Shift between comedy and pathos |
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Themes of the Tramp Character |
dif. b/w society and individual person Outside, inferior to society still wants to fitin and ormake human connection Nostalgia- dislike of themodern world shuns society by choice but is lonely Not cheery ending Ending isAmbiguous |
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Typical Chaplin Ending |
Attention and proper care= love Walking down a dusty road onto the next adventure |
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Buster Keaton |
– characteristics and techniques • Authenticity/lack of models • No stunt doubles – does all own stunts • Integration of Keaton with his environment -generally longer-range shots than Chaplin • Embracing the modern world and adapting to change • “Stoneface” to generate laug |
