Asked by Robie Catubigan on Apr 29, 2024
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Which silent film comedian successfully made the transition to sound before seeking exile in Switzerland after being targeted by the FBI?
A) Charlie Chaplin
B) Harold Lloyd
C) Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle
D) Buster Keaton
Silent Film Comedian
An actor known for performing in silent films, often characterized by physical comedy and expressive facial gestures.
Transition To Sound
The period in the late 1920s marking the film industry's shift from producing silent films to those with synchronized sound, revolutionizing cinema and leading to the widespread adoption of "talkies."
FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, a federal law enforcement agency in the United States, focusing on investigations related to domestic intelligence and security.
- Examine the changeover from silent to audible movies and its ramifications on film comedy.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine the changeover from silent to audible movies and its ramifications on film comedy.
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