Many movie genres developed during the silent era, but none was as lasting as comedies Actors and actresses stood in front of crude, hand-cranked cameras and invented a style that made people laugh and forget their troubles This is an encyclopedic work to persons, institutions and terms associated with silent film comedy For people, there is a capsule ожчнп biography and a summary of their contribution For studios and companies, there is a brief history and for terms, a full definition is given Автор Blair Miller.  CristalИздательство: McFarland, 2008 г Мягкая обложка, 292 стр ISBN 0786438835 Язык: Английский.