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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1442236493
ISBN-13
9781442236493
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201506481
Product Key Features
Book Title
100 Greatest Silent Film Comedians
Number of Pages
464 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Film / Reference, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Film / History & Criticism, Film / Genres / Comedy
Publication Year
2014
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Yes
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Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography
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Hardcover
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1 in
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35.9 Oz
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10 in
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7 in
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Roots developed a highly personalized scheme of ranking comic actors of the silent film genre on such criteria as funniness, creativity, timelessness, and appeal, assigning numbers that culminate for each in a scorecard of 100 possible points (plus 10, allowing for 'intangibles'). Each entry provides an image (for most of the 100 comedians), a film list, and a career overview, with comments on individual films and their availability in DVD format. . . .Roots admits to having 'participated enthusiastically in Internet site chats' for over 20 years, which perhaps explains why his treatment is more an entertainment blog in print than a scholarly reference work. It's not so much about Roots's subjects as about his feelings about them and how humorously he can express those feelings. This may be amusing to some readers, mean-spirited to others, or--in true blog fashion--both., The 100 Greatest Silent Film Comedians now focuses the spotlight on many of the minor individuals and is clearly a labour of love on the part of author James Roots. Silent comedy film buffs will surely welcome this volume if only to study the rankings assigned to each performer and how Roots justifies his figures. The work is written in a style which will surely stimulate the interest of its readers. The volume is a pleasure to dip into and should be available in the reference departments of most public libraries. It should interest a considerable sector of the general public especially anyone addicted to quiz competitions. It will also make a useful Christmas or birthday present for anyone interested in the origins of the film industry., In one of the most interesting and important books on film history to be released this year, author James Roots offers a fascinating look at the development, the substance, and the significance of 100 comedians who starred in silent comedies. In an era when so many of the more obscure comedians' work is readily available on DVD, a book like The 100 Greatest Silent Film Comedians fills a genuine need. The book is essentially a primer, introducing people to an era of film history that has received a lot of attention, but mostly focusing on comedy buffs that already have an initial interest and some background knowledge. Gathering 100 silent comedians, ranking them as to how funny, timeless, and substantial their work is, and listing them accordingly is the perfect starting point for anyone wanting to get an initial understanding as to how vast and versatile screen comedy's history has been. This is not to say that the book is limited to newcomers. Old, grizzled comedy buffs will also find a great deal of merit in Roots' study. Within the author's subjective opinions there lurks a great amount of historical detail that is especially interesting when discussing some of the lesser known comedians on the long end of the list. . . .The 100 Greatest Silent Film Comedians" is value packed with historical and critical information, not only stats and trivia, but enough assessment and discussion to make it an extremely effective primer for those with a developing interest in comedy film's rich history. This book is obviously recommended to silent film buffs, as even the most learned will likely gain even more knowledge, especially on the lesser known comedians. However, this book is an absolute must for any library or research center that attempts at being at all comprehensive. If a younger viewer moves past the master works of Chaplin or Keaton and discovers some of the lesser-known comedians on DVD or cable television, and it inspires a subsequent interest in knowing more about them, this book is the perfect introduction. The 100 Greatest Silent Film Comedians is an extensive, thorough, fascinating look at one of the most interesting periods, and genres, in screen history. It receives the highest possible recommendation., Most books about films are written by film critics, historians or theorists. '100 Silent Film Comedians' is different in that it is written by a self-confessed film fan. . . .Accompanying each actor is a (helpful) photograph acting as a reminder and a reference point as well as incomplete filmographies and comments on stand-out, representative or ill-judged films that they appeared in. As a reference book this is invaluable., Roots' decidedly personal touch permeates his biographies cum filmographies cum critiques of silent-film comedy stars. He boldly arranges the entries in ranked order, from the top star (Charlie Chaplin) through the next 99. Frank assessments reinforce the chutzpah of the rankings, describing last-place Cliff Bowles' Weak Knees as 'absolutely forgettable. I can't even remember what Bowles looks like while he's still on the screen.' The total of scores on six criteria (e.g., funny, creativity, timelessness, intangibles) applied elastically generates the rankings. Most entries include a photo along with a list of the comedian's films, a biography critiquing his or her work, no-holds-barred capsule reviews of selected films, and a list of those available on DVD. . . .[F]ans of the format will enjoy Roots' sometimes quirky and consistently unabashed assessments of talent; part of the enjoyment may be in disagreeing., Roots' deep knowledge of, and appreciation of, these films allows him to address many controversial topics and counter several generally received opinions about these artists, their contributions, and behind-the-scenes controversies. He is well read in the field and is not afraid of taking on well-known critics and their opinions and uses an entertaining writing style to make his points. . . .Recommended for all libraries with film studies collections or interest in the history of film.
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23
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791.43/0973
Table Of Content
Acknowledgements Preface Introduction Arrangement of Entries Scorecard The First Rank: 1. Charlie Chaplin 2. Buster Keaton 3. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy 4. Charley Chase 5. Harold Lloyd 6. Harry Langdon 7. Mabel Normand 8. Roscoe Arbuckle 9. Douglas Fairbanks 10. Raymond Griffith The Second Rank: 11. Sidney Drew 12. Phyllis Haver 13. Our Gang 14. Jobyna Ralston 15. Anita Garvin 16. Bebe Daniels 17. Ton of Fun 18. Max Linder 19. Ford Sterling 20. Max Davidson 21. Lupino Lane 22. Larry Semon 23. Edgar Kennedy 24. Mack Swain 25. Fay Tincher 26. Supporting ladies and gents 27. Gale Henry 28. Mae Busch 29. Ben Turpin 30. Charley Bowers 31. Lloyd Hamilton 32. Louise Fazenda 33. John Bunny 34. Harry Gribbon 35. Vernon Dent 36. Hank Mann 37. Alice Howell 38. Polly Moran 39. Jack Duffy 40. Charlie Murray 41. Jimmy Finlayson The Third Rank: 42. Harry McCoy 43. Alice Ardell 44. Wallace Beery 45. Monty Banks 46. Chester Conklin 47. Bobby Vernon 48. Paul Parrott 49. Snub Pollard 50. Marie Prevost 51. Sydney Chaplin 52. Al St. John 53. Dorothy Dwan 54. Victor Moore 55. Joe Rock 56. Madeline Hurlock 57. Billy Bevan 58. Dorothy Devore 59. Minta Durfee 60. Alice Day 61. Slim Summerville 62. Andy Clyde 63. Glenn Tryon The Fourth Rank: 64. Fred Mace 65. Billy Dooley 66. Billy Quirk 67. Johnny Hines 68. Victor Potel 69. Monty Collins 70. Augustus Carney 71. Bud Jamison 72. Phil Dunham 73. Clyde Cook 74. Bud Duncan 75. Mack Sennett 76. Lee Moran and Eddie Lyons 77. Lige Conley 78. Tom Kennedy 79. Jimmy Aubrey 80. Neal Burns 81. Billy Franey 82. Glen Cavender 83. Douglas MacLean 84. Max Asher 85. Bobby Ray 86. Billy Engle 87. Sid Smith 88. Billy Bletcher 89. Walter Hiers 90. Paddy McGuire 91. Jack Cooper 92. Billy West 93. Eddie Boland 94. Flora Finch 95. Milburn Morante 96. Billie Ritchie 97. Earl Mohan 98. Billy Reeves 99. Hughie Mack 100. Cliff Bowes Appendix: Also-Rans, Missed the Cut, Left No Surviving Legacy, Or Otherwise Were Not Included in the Top 100 Bibliography Index About the Author
Synopsis
This book ranks the top 100 silent film stars based on a scale that considers creativity, originality, chemistry with fellow performers, and other factors. The author also promotes some lesser-known performers, singles out each artist's best works, and identifies key films available on DVD., The silent film era featured some of the most revered names of on-screen comic performance, from Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton to Harold Lloyd, Douglas Fairbanks, and Laurel & Hardy. Besides these giants of cinema, however, there are other silent era performers--both leading actors and supporting players--who left an enduring legacy of laughter. In The 100 Greatest Silent Film Comedians, James Roots ranks the greatest performers based on a scorecard that measures each comic's humor, timelessness, originality, and teamwork. Far more than just a listing, this is an idiosyncratic and entertaining review of the men and women who created the golden age of comedy. As a critic and deaf viewer, Roots brings a truly unique perspective to the evaluation of these performers and their work. He has viewed thousands of silent comedies and offers some assessments that run contrary to the standard list of performers. While many obvious names are placed in the top echelon, the author also champions performers who have been neglected, in part because their work has not been as visible. Each entry includes a filmographya scorecardan evaluation of the artist's overall workan assessment of representative filmsDVD availability With the increased availability of films on DVD, as well as Internet access, more and more silent performers are being discovered by film fans. Supplemented by an appendix of comedians who missed the cut, as well as an annotated bibliography, The 100 Greatest Silent Film Comedians will be an invaluable resource to anyone wanting to know more about the brilliant entertainers of the silent era., The silent film era featured some of the most revered names of on-screen comic performance, from Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton to Harold Lloyd, Douglas Fairbanks, and Laurel & Hardy. Besides these giants of cinema, however, there are other silent era performers--both leading actors and supporting players--who left an enduring legacy of laughter. In The 100 Greatest Silent Film Comedians, James Roots ranks the greatest performers based on a scorecard that measures each comic's humor, timelessness, originality, and teamwork. Far more than just a listing, this is an idiosyncratic and entertaining review of the men and women who created the golden age of comedy. As a critic and deaf viewer, Roots brings a truly unique perspective to the evaluation of these performers and their work. He has viewed thousands of silent comedies and offers some assessments that run contrary to the standard list of performers. While many obvious names are placed in the top echelon, the author also champions performers who have been neglected, in part because their work has not been as visible. Each entry includes -a filmography -a scorecard -an evaluation of the artist's overall work -an assessment of representative films -DVD availability With the increased availability of films on DVD, as well as Internet access, more and more silent performers are being discovered by film fans. Supplemented by an appendix of comedians who missed the cut, as well as an annotated bibliography, The 100 Greatest Silent Film Comedians will be an invaluable resource to anyone wanting to know more about the brilliant entertainers of the silent era., The silent film era featured some of the most revered names of on-screen comic performance, from Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton to Harold Lloyd, Douglas Fairbanks, and Laurel & Hardy. Besides these giants of cinema, however, there are other silent era performers-both leading actors and supporting players-who left an enduring legacy of laughter. In The 100 Greatest Silent Film Comedians, James Roots ranks the greatest performers based on a scorecard that measures each comic's humor, timelessness, originality, and teamwork. Far more than just a listing, this is an idiosyncratic and entertaining review of the men and women who created the golden age of comedy. As a critic and deaf viewer, Roots brings a truly unique perspective to the evaluation of these performers and their work. He has viewed thousands of silent comedies and offers some assessments that run contrary to the standard list of performers. While many obvious names are placed in the top echelon, the author also champions performers who have been neglected, in part because their work has not been as visible. Each entry includes *a filmography *a scorecard *an evaluation of the artist's overall work *an assessment of representative films *DVD availability With the increased availability of films on DVD, as well as Internet access, more and more silent performers are being discovered by film fans. Supplemented by an appendix of comedians who missed the cut, as well as an annotated bibliography, The 100 Greatest Silent Film Comedians will be an invaluable resource to anyone wanting to know more about the brilliant entertainers of the silent era.
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PN1995.75.R66 2014
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