The Fatal Mallet (1914) starring Charlie Chaplin
The Fatal Mallet – Charlie Chaplin short silent film originally released June 1, 1914 The Fatal Mallet is pure slapstick from beginning to end. […]
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Caught in the Rain
Synopsis of Caught in the Rain, a 1914 silent Charlie Chaplin short film, made by Keystone – co-starring Mabel Normand and Mack Swain
Laughing Gas
Laughing Gas, starring Charlie Chaplin originally released July 9, 1914, by Keystone Studios In Laughing Gas, we have Charlie Chaplin directing, and Charlie the Little […]
How do I start clowning? Finding your clown character
Choosing your unique clown character Choosing a clown character is the foundational step in being (or becoming) a clown. Allow me to correct myself: choosing […]
Biography of Buster Keaton
Biography of Buster Keaton (October 4, 1895 – February 1, 1966) Biography of Buster Keaton, the ‘great stone face’ who was one of the great […]
Bob Keeshan (Captain Kangaroo): Biography, Early Career as Clarabell, Legacy
Biography of Bob Keeshan, best remembered as Captain Kangaroo – who was also the original Clarabell Hornblower on The Howdy Doody Show
Tango Tangle
Tango Tangle (March 9, 1914) starring Charlie Chaplin, Fatty Arbuckle, Ford Sterling Tango Tangle is an early (1914) silent short film comedy from Keystone. It stars […]
How do I start clowning? Silence is Golden- consider starting your clown as being mute
How do I start clowning? Silence is Golden – consider starting your clown as being mute Silence is golden? Some wonderful advice that Randy Christiansen […]
Making a Living
Making a Living (1914) starring Charlie Chaplin Making a Living was made in 1914 for the Keystone movie studio. It was Charlie Chaplin‘s first movie […]
Slowly I Turned, classic vaudeville skit, also known as Poko Moko and Niagara Falls
Slowly I Turned, a classic vaudeville routine as performed by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. Also known as “Poko Moko” and “Niagra Falls”