The success of clown comedy is dependent on the comic or comics who take center stage. These comics are usually identified with a specific comedic shtick, physical or visual humor, and their underdog status. This study by film scholar Wes Gehring presents a brief, historical overview of major figures in the genre, including W. C. Fields, Charlie Chaplin, Bob Hope, and Woody Allen. The comedians discussed are drawn from four genre periods: the silent era, the depression era, the post-World War II period, and the modern era.
The success of clown comedy is dependent on the comic or comics who take center stage. These comics are usually identified with a specific comedic shtick, physical or visual humor, and their underdog status. This study by film scholar Wes Gehring presents a brief, historical overview of major figures in the genre, including W. C. Fields, Charlie Chaplin, Bob Hope, and Woody Allen. The comedians discussed are drawn from four genre periods: the silent era, the depression era, the post-World War II period, and the modern era.
WES D. GEHRING is a Professor in the Department of Communications at Ball State University. He was named BSU Outstanding Young Faculty, 1982-1983 and Outstanding Researcher, 1985-1986.
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Illustrations Foreword by Dennis E. Hensley Preface Introduction Bunny and Charlie The Marxes, Laurel & Hardy and W. C. Fields Where There's Hope.There's Allen--Woody Epilogue Appendix: Selected Filmography Selected Bibliography
Illustrations Foreword by Dennis E. Hensley Preface Introduction Bunny and Charlie The Marxes, Laurel & Hardy and W. C. Fields Where There's Hope.There's Allen--Woody Epilogue Appendix: Selected Filmography Selected Bibliography
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