Asked by Samantha O'Neill on May 01, 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

Transition To Sound

The period in the late 1920s and early 1930s when the film industry moved from silent movies to sound films, significantly changing cinema.

FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, a federal law enforcement agency of the United States government, primarily responsible for intelligence and security matters as well as federal crime investigation.

  • Interpret the transition from non-verbal to verbal cinema and its repercussions on comedic films.
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Justin YoungMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Charlie Chaplin successfully made the transition to sound with his film "City Lights" in 1931. However, he was later targeted by the FBI for his political beliefs and faced accusations of being a Communist sympathizer. He eventually chose to go into self-imposed exile in Switzerland.