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Slap Stick Collection (#3)

"Slapstick: A Timeless Comedy Genre" Step into the world of slapstick comedy, where laughter knows no bounds and physical humor reigns supreme

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: FRANCE: COMEDY, 1670. French and Italian actors on stage in a slapstick comedy at the Theatre

FRANCE: COMEDY, 1670. French and Italian actors on stage in a slapstick comedy at the Theatre Royal, Paris, France; a row of candles in the foreground and crystal chandeliers provide the lighting

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: KEYSTONE KOPS. A scene from In the Clutches of a Gang, c1913. Fatty Arbuckle is at the extreme right

KEYSTONE KOPS. A scene from In the Clutches of a Gang, c1913. Fatty Arbuckle is at the extreme right

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: FILM: THE BETTER OLE, 1926. Starring Syd Chaplin

FILM: THE BETTER OLE, 1926. Starring Syd Chaplin

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: SILENT STILL: MAN & WOMAN. Aileen Pringle and Lew Cody in Adam and Evil, 1927

SILENT STILL: MAN & WOMAN. Aileen Pringle and Lew Cody in Adam and Evil, 1927

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: PIE IN THE FACE. Silent film still

PIE IN THE FACE. Silent film still

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: Silent Still: Man in Distress. Lupino Lane

Silent Still: Man in Distress. Lupino Lane
SILENT STILL: MAN IN DISTRESS. Lupino Lane

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: SILENT STILL: CHILDREN. Jane (left) and Katherine Lee threatening to give a pie in the face to a

SILENT STILL: CHILDREN. Jane (left) and Katherine Lee threatening to give a pie in the face to a painting of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany. Still from the 1918 motion picture Swat the Spy

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: FILM STILL: EATING & DRINKING. An unnamed actor, Dimitri Buchowetzki, Mae Murray and Lloyd Hughes

FILM STILL: EATING & DRINKING. An unnamed actor, Dimitri Buchowetzki, Mae Murray and Lloyd Hughes

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: Silent Still: Lupino Lane

Silent Still: Lupino Lane

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: Silent Still: Bathing

Silent Still: Bathing

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: Silent Still: Policeman

Silent Still: Policeman

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: ASTRAY FROM THE STEERAGE. Still from the 1921 motion picture Astray from the Steerage

ASTRAY FROM THE STEERAGE. Still from the 1921 motion picture Astray from the Steerage

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: FILM STILL: EATING & DRINKING. Actors Geo K. Arthur and Karl Dane

FILM STILL: EATING & DRINKING. Actors Geo K. Arthur and Karl Dane

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: KEYSTONE KOPS. Film film still

KEYSTONE KOPS. Film film still

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: SILENT STILL: BATHING. Douglas Fairbanks swimming in a silent film

SILENT STILL: BATHING. Douglas Fairbanks swimming in a silent film

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: Silent Still: Man & Animal

Silent Still: Man & Animal

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: Silent Still: Children. Lupino Lane

Silent Still: Children. Lupino Lane
SILENT STILL: CHILDREN. Lupino Lane

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: STAN LAUREL (1890-1965). American film comedian

STAN LAUREL (1890-1965). American film comedian

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: GOLD DUST GERTIE, 1931. Chic Johnson (1891-1962) and Ole Olsen (1892-1965)

GOLD DUST GERTIE, 1931. Chic Johnson (1891-1962) and Ole Olsen (1892-1965) in a scene from the 1931 film, Gold Dust Gertie

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: Silent Still: Chewing Gum

Silent Still: Chewing Gum

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: KEYSTONE COPS. Film still

KEYSTONE COPS. Film still

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: SILENT FILM STILL: STUNTS. Wallace Beery in Wife Savers, 1928

SILENT FILM STILL: STUNTS. Wallace Beery in Wife Savers, 1928

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: SILENT STILL: CHEWING GUM. Alberta Vaughn in a scene from the film The Adventures of Mazie, 1925

SILENT STILL: CHEWING GUM. Alberta Vaughn in a scene from the film The Adventures of Mazie, 1925

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: Silent Film Still: Trains

Silent Film Still: Trains

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: SILENT STILL: MAN IN DRAG. From left, Jack Duffy, Evelyn Francisco, Lionel Belmore, Ann Pennington

SILENT STILL: MAN IN DRAG. From left, Jack Duffy, Evelyn Francisco, Lionel Belmore, Ann Pennington, Julian Eltinge and David Jones in Madame Lucy, 1925

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: SILENT FILM: AUTOMOBILES. Dale Fuller demonstrates the proper way for a Keystone lady to enter her

SILENT FILM: AUTOMOBILES. Dale Fuller demonstrates the proper way for a Keystone lady to enter her car

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: LEMON MERINGUE, 1931. Edgar Kennedy in Lemon Meringue, 1931. Silent Film still

LEMON MERINGUE, 1931. Edgar Kennedy in Lemon Meringue, 1931. Silent Film still

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: KEYSTONE KOPS. Film still, n. d

KEYSTONE KOPS. Film still, n. d
KEYSTONE KOPS. Film still, n.d

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: Thundering Taxi, 1933

Thundering Taxi, 1933

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: Silent Film Still: Golf

Silent Film Still: Golf

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: SILENT FILM STILL: GUNS. Larry Semon and Dorothy Dwan in a film from the 1920s

SILENT FILM STILL: GUNS. Larry Semon and Dorothy Dwan in a film from the 1920s

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: SILENT FILM STILL: GUNS. A scene from Mack Sennetts Bedroom Blunder, 1917

SILENT FILM STILL: GUNS. A scene from Mack Sennetts Bedroom Blunder, 1917

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: Silent Film Still: Accidents. Marie Dressler

Silent Film Still: Accidents. Marie Dressler
SILENT FILM STILL: ACCIDENTS. Marie Dressler

Background imageSlap Stick Collection: 10 DOLLARS OR 10 DAYS, 1924. Film still

10 DOLLARS OR 10 DAYS, 1924. Film still




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"Slapstick: A Timeless Comedy Genre" Step into the world of slapstick comedy, where laughter knows no bounds and physical humor reigns supreme. From the iconic duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in James W. Horne's "Beau Hunks" (1931) to their hilarious antics in James Parrott's "Night Owls" (1930), these comedic geniuses knew how to tickle our funny bones. In LAUREL AND HARDY's publicity still from the motion picture "Flying Deuces" (1939), we witness their impeccable timing and irresistible charm that made them household names. Meanwhile, Wilson, Keppel & Betty brought their unique brand of eccentricity to Horace Shepherd's "A Ray of Sunshine" (1950), leaving audiences in stitches. The Marx Brothers were masters of slapstick as well, captivating viewers with their zany performances. In Sam Wood's "A Day at the Races" (1937), Chico Marx and Harpo Marx showcased their unmatched chemistry while Charlie Chaplin stole hearts with his timeless portrayal in "Modern Times" (1936). But let us not forget about other comedic legends like Norman Wisdom, whose Rank films left audiences rolling in the aisles with laughter. Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers also delighted fans in Alan Cullimore's uproarious film "Let’s Go Crazy. " (1951). Harpo Marx continued to shine on his own, enchanting audiences with his silent yet expressive performance style. Whether it was Sam Wood’s “A Night at the Opera” (1935) or any other production he graced during early 20th century America captured perfectly by a photograph showcasing Harpo Marx himself. Slapstick comedy has stood the test of time because it taps into our universal desire for joyous escapism. It reminds us that sometimes all we need is a good laugh – one that transcends language and cultural barriers.