Film Clowns of the Depression: Twelve Defining Comic Performances

by Wes D. Gehring and Ray E. Boomhower

The 1930s are routinely considered sound film's greatest comedy era. Though this golden age encompassed various genres of laughter, clown comedy is the most basic type. This work examines the Depression decade's most popular type of comedy--the clown, or personality comedian. Focusing upon the Depression era, the study filters its analysis through twelve memorable pictures. Each merits an individual chapter, in which it is critiqued. The films...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786428929
• ISBN13: 9780786428922
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher