4 Clowns
| 4 Clowns | |
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20th Century Fox | |
Release date |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
4 Clowns is a 1970
Synopsis
The film is divided into three sections. The first section deals with early silent film works of Laurel and Hardy prior to the two becoming a team as well as their later work as a team.[1][4] The second section deals with the career of Charley Chase.[1][4] The third section deals with Buster Keaton.[1][4] The film is a compilation of excerpts from some of these actors' more notable projects.[1][3]
Films excerpted
- His Day Out (1918)
- The Hobo (1917)
- No Man's Law (1927)
- Kill or Cure (1923)
- The Second Hundred Years (1927)
- Big Business (1929)
- Double Whoopee (1929)
- Putting Pants on Philip (1927)
- Two Tars (1928)
- Their Purple Moment (1928)
- Us (1927)
- What Price Goofy? (1925)
- Movie Night (1929)
- Limousine Love (1928)
- Seven Chances (1925)
Cast
Narrated by Jay Jackson, the film concentrates on the works of Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Charley Chase, and Buster Keaton.
Also seen in the excerpted films are actors
Post-production
After Robert Youngson completed 4 Clowns, distribution rights were acquired by
Reception
Leonard Maltin stated that the film was one of the best of Robert Youngson's compilations,[8] and as it contained excerpts from "some of the best silent comedy ever", it was "a must for viewers of all ages."[5]
See also
References
- ^ The Windsor Star. May 25, 1970. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
- Allrovi. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
- ^ ISBN 978-0810876828.
- ^ ISBN 0520209702.
- ^ ISBN 978-0452289789.
- ^ "Release Date Set". Hartford Courant. May 24, 1970. Retrieved July 20, 2012.(subscription required)
- ^ "4 Clowns". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on December 23, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
- ISBN 978-0451227645.
External links
- 4 Clowns at the Internet Movie Database