Comparing & Differences of Buster Keaton & Charlie Chaplin Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton were two of the most famous actors during the Silent Film Era. These comedic actors were also directors, starred in comedy movies that were popular for the time period. The comedic actors acted a lot action and comedy in the scenes that involved fighting, running, and chasing. Buster Keaton was the nickname/screen name for Joseph Frank Keaton. Keaton was an American actor.
Tom Hanks' Career is a Urinary Morality Play Most movie stars use their careers to build up enough credibility to avoid urinating onscreen. Adam Sandler and Ben Stiller each had a couple piss gags early on, and then they got successful. It's just not
Rudolph Valentine o Much like Marilyn Monroe, his image and good looks overshadow his talent and ambitions, but it is not justified. o was an silent film actor, sex symbol, and early pop icon. o Lived 31 years and died due to sickness o He was one of the first celebrities to experience lasting fame, which Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley enjoyed as well o Valentino's image as a great lover has lasted long past his death. In popular culture the term 'Valentino' has come to represent a good-looking ladies' man o Has many nicknames o The Four Horsemen led to other great opportunities for Rudolph Valentino, whose newfound stardom seemed to indicate a healthy appetite for Latino lovers among the general American public. Alla Nazimova hand-picked
He is also an inspiration to young comedians who want to make it big. Today Will continues to make movies. His upcoming movies include “Step Brothers” and “The Goods: The Don Ready Story.” (“Will Ferrell” starpulse.com) He also spends time with his family in his homes in Los Angeles and New York. All around, Will Ferrell is an “ordinary” guy who made it big, stayed true to himself, and didn’t let fame go to his head. Way to stay classy,
English 161 September 18, 2011 Tombstone Tombstone is a film directed by George Pan Cosmatos and released in 1993. This western is based on real events that took place in Arizona between 1880 and 1882, including the shootout at the OK Corral. The plot of the movie revolves around a successful lawman’s plans who wanted to retire anonymously. He wanted to reside in Tombstone, Arizona. He is disrupted by the types of outlaws for he which he was famous that he could eliminate them easily.
3) Crosby soon became the star attraction of the Rhythm Boys, and in 1928 he had his first number one hit with the Whiteman orchestra, a jazz-influenced rendition of "Ol' Man River". b. Bing later had opportunities to become a soloist. 1) Before the end of the year, he signed with both Brunswick Records and CBS Radio. 2) His songs "Out of Nowhere", "Just One More Chance", "At Your Command" and "I Found a Million Dollar Baby (in a Five and Ten Cent Store)" were all among the best selling songs of 1931. c. In the 1940’s Bing Crosby starred in many movies. 1) Crosby starred with Bob Hope and actress Dorothy Lamour in seven Road to musical comedies between 1940 and 1962.
The series was an immediate success, debuting near the top of the ratings and staying there for most of its long run. The Cosby Show is one of only three American programs that have been #1 in the Nielsen ratings for at least five consecutive seasons, along with All in the Family and American Idol. The Cosby Show also opened doors for black culture because it was about an upper-middle class black family and not about a poor black family like much of black television was about. Cosby’s impact on the world was a great one. Many comedians today cite Bill Cosby as their personal heroes and ultimately the reason they pursued comedy.
The subject of change has always been a prominent area of analysis among historians and the like. The focus of this essay regards the extent to which cinema in the 1920s US informs about the forces for change in society. The inter-relationship between the impact the society on cinema and how a popular film influences the society in turn is undeniably significant. In the 1920s, the American industry, or “Hollywood” reached what is still its era of greatest-ever output, producing an average of 800 feature films annually, or 82% of the global total. Cinema became one of the most popular leisure activities during the 1920s with in particular young Americans visiting the cinema two to three times weekly.
Through a crazy scheme, the four travel up to Vermont to see the snow at Christmas. Crosby’s 1948 recording of the song “White Christmas” is the best-selling song of all time, selling more than 30 million copies. Every Christmas, Crosby held a Christmas special on his own television show, The Bing Crosby Show. Also, Crosby is the third most popular actor in movies, right behind Clark Gable and John Wayne. Crosby is a member of the exclusive biggest best-sellers along with Elvis Presley, The Beatles, ABBA, Michael Jackson, and Queen.
The big draw, however, are all movies provide some measure of escape from reality. Some of the most successful movies advance the cause of life, its meaning and reveal everyday heroes among us. Charlie Chaplin was one such individual to have an idea to capture on film. Due to the exaggerated presentation of characters and their actions, language, relationships, and situations, most of his work has been aptly categorized accordingly as comedies. Yet, upon closer observation we find how he masterfully intertwines the plight of our social condition in many of his films without ever uttering a sound.