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Set in the early 20th century, the book explores Fred Evans' rise as a beloved British film comedian, known for his anarchic character "Pimple." With a background in pantomime and music hall, he starred in 200 silent films, using satire to critique contemporary cinema and societal norms. His humorous burlesques provided a counterbalance to the seriousness of feature films, appealing to audiences navigating the new film landscape. However, shifting tastes and industry backlash led to his decline in film, prompting a return to stage performances.
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Pimple's Progress, Barry Anthony
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2022
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- Titul
- Pimple's Progress
- Podtitul
- Fred Evans, Britain's First Film Comedy Star
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Barry Anthony
- Vydavatel
- McFarland
- Rok vydání
- 2022
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 210
- ISBN13
- 9781476688312
- Anotace
- Set in the early 20th century, the book explores Fred Evans' rise as a beloved British film comedian, known for his anarchic character "Pimple." With a background in pantomime and music hall, he starred in 200 silent films, using satire to critique contemporary cinema and societal norms. His humorous burlesques provided a counterbalance to the seriousness of feature films, appealing to audiences navigating the new film landscape. However, shifting tastes and industry backlash led to his decline in film, prompting a return to stage performances.