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When Comedy Was King

19601h 21mRobert Youngson
IMDb 7.6

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"You Never Dreamed a Film Could Be So Funny"

A compilation featuring comedic stars of the silent era including Fatty Arbuckle, Charles Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Charley Chase, and Laurel and Hardy.

DramaComedyDocumentary
Slapstick ComedyPratfall

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What is When Comedy Was King (1960) about?

A compilation featuring comedic stars of the silent era including Fatty Arbuckle, Charles Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Charley Chase, and Laurel and Hardy.

Who stars in When Comedy Was King?

When Comedy Was King stars Roscoe Arbuckle ((archive footage) (uncredited)), Wallace Beery ((archive footage) (uncredited)), Charlie Chaplin ((archive footage) (uncredited)), Charley Chase ((archive footage) (uncredited)), Buster Keaton ((archive footage) (uncredited)). The film was directed by Robert Youngson.

How long is When Comedy Was King?

When Comedy Was King has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1960.

Is When Comedy Was King worth watching?

When Comedy Was King holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. Fans of Drama, Comedy, Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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