Kings of Comedy: Masters of the Silent Screen

Nan
7h 30m
2007

Overview

A documentary about some of the comedians of the silent era featuring clips from their films and biographical information.

Country : Not Available
Languages : English
Released Date: 2007-12-31

Top Billed Cast

Charlie Chaplin

(archive footage)

Buster Keaton

(archive footage)

Charley Chase

(archive footage)

Lupino Lane

(archive footage)

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