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Slapstick Encyclopedia, Volume 10: The Anarchic Fringe

Today we’re taking a look at the final volume of the Slapstick Encyclopedia! It’s been a long journey, but a very fun one to finish watching this set of over 50 silent comedy gems. Stay tuned next week for one final post wrapping up TMP’s Slapstick Encyclopedia journey. Until then, let’s enjoy our final six films, themed “The Anarchic Fringe.” Yukon Jake (1924) Directed by: … Continue reading Slapstick Encyclopedia, Volume 10: The Anarchic Fringe

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Slapstick Encyclopedia, Volume 9: The Race is On

Welcome to the ninth installment of TMP’s Slapstick Encyclopedia series! Today we’ll be taking a look at four films centering around the theme “The Race is On.” Though the title of this volume refers to the race between studios to churn out the greatest two-reelers, these four films also all happen to include racing or chasing scenes of some sort. Water Wagons (1925) Directed by: … Continue reading Slapstick Encyclopedia, Volume 9: The Race is On

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Slapstick Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Chaplin and the Music Hall Tradition

Welcome to the eighth installment of TMP’s Slapstick Encyclopedia series! Today we’re finishing up the fourth disc with “Chaplin and the Music Hall Tradition.” A Night in the Show (1915) Directed by: Chaplin Starring: Chaplin Run time: 25 minutes, 31 seconds (originally 30 minutes) This film stars Charlie Chaplin, recreating one of his vaudeville roles – “The Inebriate.” He plays a dual role here as … Continue reading Slapstick Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Chaplin and the Music Hall Tradition

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Slapstick Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Hal Roach’s All-Star Comedians

Welcome to the sixth week of TMP’s Slapstick Encyclopedia journey! This time around we’re taking a look at the big stars who churned out fantastic comedic performances at Hal Roach’s studio, including Stan Laurel and Harold Lloyd. Volume 6 of the Slapstick Encyclopedia once again includes five films. Oranges and Lemons (1923) Directed by: George Jeske Starring: Stan Laurel Run time: 12 minutes This one-reeler … Continue reading Slapstick Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Hal Roach’s All-Star Comedians

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Slapstick Encyclopedia, Volume 5: Keaton, Arbuckle and St. John

Welcome to week five of our journey into the world of silent slapstick comedies! This week we’re taking a look at Volume 5 of the Slapstick Encyclopedia set, which focuses on the work of Buster Keaton, Fatty Arbuckle and Al St. John through a selection of five shorts. Fatty and Mabel Adrift (1916) Directed by: Fatty Arbuckle Starring: Fatty Arbuckle, Mabel Normand and Al St. … Continue reading Slapstick Encyclopedia, Volume 5: Keaton, Arbuckle and St. John

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Slapstick Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Funny Girls

Welcome to our fourth excursion into the Slapstick Encyclopedia! As stated in the other posts, there are 10 volumes total in the set, so be sure to check back for the next seven Thursdays as we continue our journey through these marvelous silent shorts and then wrap the whole thing up with a list of favorites. Today’s volume is titled “Funny Girls: Genders and Their … Continue reading Slapstick Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Funny Girls

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Slapstick Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Sennett in the Twenties

Welcome to the third week of my exploration of the Slapstick Encyclopedia set! Volume 3, appearing on the second disc of the set, is titled “Sennett in the Twenties” and features six shorts produced, as the volume’s title would suggest, at Mack Sennett’s studio in the 1920s. All of these six films were produced mid-decade and released in 1925 or 1926. On to the reviews! … Continue reading Slapstick Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Sennett in the Twenties

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Slapstick Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Keystone Tonight! Mack Sennett Comedies

Welcome to this week’s installment of TMP’s Slapstick Encyclopedia series! This time around we’re taking a look at Volume 2: “Keystone Tonight! Mack Sennett Comedies.” Just as in the previous post, I’ll be providing a brief review of each film showcased in this volume of the set. Before I get going on the mini-reviews, here are some fun facts about Mack Sennett provided in the … Continue reading Slapstick Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Keystone Tonight! Mack Sennett Comedies

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Slapstick Encyclopedia, Volume 1: In the Beginning

A Note from Lindsey: Today begins TMP’s 11-part series on the Slapstick Encyclopedia DVD set! This series will run every Thursday for the next 11 weeks. Slapstick Encyclopedia is a unique little DVD collection. Containing films with release years ranging from 1909 to the late 1920s, it was curated and produced by film historians David Shepard and Joe Adamson. Major figures of the silent era … Continue reading Slapstick Encyclopedia, Volume 1: In the Beginning

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