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∙ 11y agoDuring comedy horseplay in pantomime type theater the actors would strike each other with a pair of paddles strapped together, these would make a loud slap but leave no injury, as they became known as slap-sticks so did the type of comedy associated with them.
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∙ 13y agoSlapstick comedy first began in the middle ages, maybe even before.
Slapstick in theatre started in the Ancient Greek theatres then progressed onto the middle ages and even into Shakespeare's midsummer's night dream.
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∙ 14y agoslapstick came from comadia and it was a club like stick used to hit. it made a loud noise without hurting the person
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∙ 12y agoi have no clue im a dumb person hahaha lol
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∙ 14y agoi dont no!
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What year did slapstick comedy begin?
the middle ages
What is a slapstick movie?
Slapstick is a type of comedy involving exaggerated violence and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense.Slapstick films are a type of comedy film that employ slapstick comedy with five main conventions:Pain without real consequence.Editing to turn a situation more unrealistic.Impossible situations.Zooms to confuse the audience.Off screen use of sounds for impossible stunts and tension for audience.
What are slapstick?
slapstick is a violent form of fake comedy that started in church during intermissions in plays. Also a slapstick is a stick that slaps itself.
What is something people associate with the three stooges?
Comedy Slap Slapstick Stupid
What is a comedy producer?
He (note not a woman as women aren't funny - although laughing at them is funny, this comedy is however, generated by a man) is responsible for producing comedy, inclusive of slapstick I believe. Or A comedy producer is some kind of machine based out of Japan.
What year did slapstick comedy begin?
the middle ages
What type of comedy does rowan atkinson do?
slapstick
What type of comedy is called slapstick comedy?
Slapstick comedy is a type of physical comedy involving exaggerated actions, farce, violence and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense. Charlie Chaplin was an early pioneer of this comedy technique.
What are facts about slapstick comedy?
1) Slapstick Comedy is still used in today's Movies 2) It was a very popular to go and watch movies containing Scenes like this
Where can you find list of slapstick comedy movies?
www.filmsite.org/comedyfilms.html
Is laurel and hardy a silent movie?
Yes it is, it is also a slapstick comedy.
What is the elements of charlie chaplin film?
A mix of slapstick comedy and tragedy.
Why was slapstick comedy so popular in the early days of film?
all
What is a slapstick movie?
Slapstick is a type of comedy involving exaggerated violence and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense.Slapstick films are a type of comedy film that employ slapstick comedy with five main conventions:Pain without real consequence.Editing to turn a situation more unrealistic.Impossible situations.Zooms to confuse the audience.Off screen use of sounds for impossible stunts and tension for audience.
Why Clowns Are'n't Funny to Me?
either the clown is just not funny or your not in to slapstick comedy
Why is slapstick comedy called slapstick comedy?
The name "slap stick" originates from the name of a wooden clublike object--called a battacchio--used in Comedy of the Art of Improvisation. The slap stick has two slats that when struck, produces a loud smacking noise, but the person hit is barely hurt.
What kind of comedy is marked by exaggerated physical accidents with little or no consequence?
B. Slapstick
