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1959 Certificate U
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Take a fun filled trip back to a bygone era with the greatest silent comedians of all time. Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Laurel & Hardy, Ben Turpin and Snub Pollard were just a few of the comedic geniuses who spread laughter and happiness to millions accross the world. Without having to speak a single word, their crazy .. Read more

Starring Charlie Chaplin, Laurel & Hardy, Buster Keaton, Harry Langdon
Director Robert Youngson
Genres Comedy

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When Comedy Was King

Take a fun filled trip back to a bygone era with the greatest silent comedians of all time. Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Laurel & Hardy, Ben Turpin and Snub Pollard were just a few of the comedic geniuses who spread laughter and happiness to millions accross the world. Without having to speak a single word, their crazy antics had us in stitches. Theirs was a world of zany situations, uproarious sight-gags, fast-paced car chases and elaborately staged pranks. Director Robert Youngson chose from hundreds of hours of vintage film clips to bring you the funniest scenes from these comedy greats.

Starring Charlie Chaplin, Laurel & Hardy, Buster Keaton, Harry Langdon, Fatty Arbuckle
Director Robert Youngson
Studio JEF FILMS
Run time DVD: 1 hr 22 mins
Certificate Certificate U
Genres Comedy
Language DVD: English
Released Production year: 1959

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    • When Comedy Was King
      Take a fun filled trip back to a bygone era with the greatest silent comedians of all time. Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Laurel & Hardy, Ben Turpin and Snub Pollard were just a few of the comedic geniuses who spread laughter and happiness to millions accross the world. Without having to speak a ...