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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewNeibaur’s workman-like study concentrates on the silents (most of which are available on DVD), discussing them in the order they were made...so we can “better appreciate the work of a comedian who dared to be different… to take chances, and to retain his artistic vision without regard for commercial success.” He provides brief details of the comic’s life, and an overview of his “hit-and-miss” talkies. * Examiner *
[The book does] an excellent job of charting the progression of the film comics’ unique style. The Silent Films of Harry Langdon (1923-1928) provides an opportunity for fans of silent comedy cinema to learn more. * Standard-Examiner *
Table of ContentsIntroduction Harry Langdon before the Movies The Harry Langdon Silent Films The Sol Lesser Productions Langdon Joins Sennett Smile Please Picking Peaches Shanghaied Lovers Flickering Youth The Cat’s Meow His New Mama The First 100 Years The Luck O’The Foolish The Hansom Cabman The Sea Squawk All Night Long Feet of Mud Boobs in the Wood His Marriage Vow Plain Clothes Remember When His First Flame Lucky Stars There He Goes Soldier Man Saturday Afternoon Fiddlesticks Langdon Moves to First National Tramp Tramp Tramp The Strong Man Long Pants Three’s a Crowd The Chaser Heart Trouble The Harry Langdon Talkies Bibliography Index About the Author
