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Film Clowns of the Depression

- Twelve Defining Comic Performances

About Film Clowns of the Depression

The 1930s are routinely considered sound film's greatest comedy era. Though this golden age encompassed various genres of laughter, clown comedy is the most basic type. This work examines the Depression decade's most popular type of comedy - the clown, or personality comedian. It focuses upon the Depression era, and analyses 12 memorable pictures.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780786428922
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 208
  • Published:
  • February 15, 2007
  • Dimensions:
  • 178x254x11 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 381 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: October 5, 2025

Description of Film Clowns of the Depression

The 1930s are routinely considered sound film's greatest comedy era. Though this golden age encompassed various genres of laughter, clown comedy is the most basic type. This work examines the Depression decade's most popular type of comedy - the clown, or personality comedian. It focuses upon the Depression era, and analyses 12 memorable pictures.

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