When Comedy Was King
"You Never Dreamed a Film Could Be So Funny"
Originally released in 1960. When Comedy Was King is a drama/comedy film. directed by Robert Youngson. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Roscoe Arbuckle, Wallace Beery, and Charlie Chaplin
Synopsis
A compilation featuring comedic stars of the silent era including Fatty Arbuckle, Charles Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Charley Chase, and Laurel and Hardy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 29, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Roscoe Arbuckle
as edited from 'Fatty & Mabel Adrift' (archive footage)
Wallace Beery
as edited from 'Teddy at The throttle' (archive footage)
Charlie Chaplin
as edited from 'His Trysting Place, ' 'The Masqurader, ' and 'Kid Auto at Venice.' (archive footage)
Charley Chase
as edited from 'Movie Night' (archive footage)
Buster Keaton
as edited from 'Cops' (archive footage)
Edgar Kennedy
as edited from 'A Pair of Tights' (archive footage)
Harry Langdon
as edited from 'The First 100 Years'
Stan Laurel
as edited from 'Big Business' (archive footage)
Oliver Hardy
as edited from 'Big Business' (archive footage)
Mabel Normand
as edited from 'Fatty & Mabel Adrift' (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Robert Youngson Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When Comedy Was King about?
A compilation featuring comedic stars of the silent era including Fatty Arbuckle, Charles Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Charley Chase, and Laurel and Hardy.
Who directed When Comedy Was King?
When Comedy Was King was directed by Robert Youngson.
How long is When Comedy Was King?
When Comedy Was King has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was When Comedy Was King released?
When Comedy Was King was released on March 29, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When Comedy Was King?
The main cast of When Comedy Was King includes Roscoe Arbuckle, Wallace Beery, Charlie Chaplin, Charley Chase, Buster Keaton.