Asked by Precious McCoy on May 05, 2024

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You're a producer in 1910s Hollywood and you want to make a film similar to 48 Hrs.or Rush Hour, a buddy-cop comedy starring two very different detectives.Out of the silent film stars described in this chapter, who would you cast and why?

Buddy-Cop Comedy

A film genre which pairs two mismatched law enforcement officers, combining action and humor in their adventures and relationship.

Silent Film Stars

Actors and actresses who gained fame during the era of silent films, before the widespread adoption of synchronized sound in cinema, known for their expressive acting techniques to convey emotion and narrative without dialogue.

1910s Hollywood

A period marking the early stages of the American film industry, characterized by the establishment of major film studios, the star system, and Hollywood's emergence as the center of film production.

  • Pinpoint main silent film performers and their individual personas.
  • Explain the qualities, procedures, and movements within the silent cinema framework.
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Joseph LacasseMay 11, 2024
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Douglas Fairbanks (athleticism) and Harold Lloyd (nerdy everyman) make sense here, and Charlie Chaplin (sentimental comedy) and Buster Keaton (stoicism) would also work.If a student decides to gender swap, Mary Pickford (everywoman) and Theda Bara (sexy vamp) would be good foils.Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy would probably be the easiest answer.