After watching The Gold Rush, compare the content and style with modern comedy. Focus on the physicality of the performers and the filmmaking and not on the fact that modern comedy relies upon speech. Are there physical comedians today that can compare to Chaplin? Do modern comedies have the same blend of comedy and romance? Do you feel the humor of the silent comedies holds up and why or why not?
Use specific vocabulary and concepts we learned to describe what you’re seeing and intended effect on the viewer.
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Looking at silent films and today’s film, there is a clear distinction and that is sound absence. Silent movies in most cases are quit with no altering sounds, the present day movies are filled with sounds. The movie Gold Rush of 1925 can be related with present movies because of the presence of chorus of sounds. Looking at this movie, I can say the actors performed well and the movie is well presented. Charlie Chaplain demonstrates his ability to…To access full answer, click on the purchase button below.