Secret Philadelphia (A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure)
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American Film Comedy
From Abbott & Costello to Jerry Zucker
| Author: | Scott Siegel and Barbara Siegel |
|---|---|
| Paperback: | 338 pages |
| Publisher: | Prentice Hall General Reference (1994) |
| Avg. Rating: |  [ Unrated ] |
| In Print? | No |
The Three Stooges are featured in a 3-page entry which presents a brief history of the team plus a filmography of their short subjects and feature films.
From the back cover…
"Here, in one volume, is an entertaining A-to-Z guide to the many individuals and the landmark films that have made American film comedy universally beloved. In these pages you’ll find out how Abbott & Costello met, where Chaplin’s tramp got his oversize pants, and who got the first pie-in-the-face (and what kind of pie it was).
Discover biographical entries on early comedy stars from John Bunny and Mabel Normand up through Michael J. Fox and Robin Williams, as well as entries on producers and directors of Hollywood comedies from Mack Sennett to John Waters. Every Hollywood figure whose work is largely in the field of comedy is featured here.
You’ll also encounter detailed information on groundbreaking films, important studios, and supporting players, as well as thematic entries on topics ranging from comic conventions – the double take and the chase – to animation and child comedians. Seventy-four stills of famous and infamous people and moments in film history are sure to make you smile."
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