The Golden Age of Comedy (1957): Cast
The Golden Age of Comedy is a 1957 comedy documentary directed by Robert Youngson, starring Will Rogers as archive footage, Edgar Kennedy and Carole Lombard. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- Robert Youngson
- Genres
- Comedy , Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Golden Age of Comedy About?
The premise of The Golden Age of Comedy without spoilers.
A lively compilation of the silent‑film era’s funniest moments, featuring legendary comedians such as Will Rogers, the iconic duo Laurel and Hardy, and the famous Keystone Cops. The film stitches together classic gags and routines that defined Hollywood’s happiest period.
The Golden Age of Comedy Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- slapstick comedy
- sketch comedy
- golden age
- silent movie
- silent film
- anthology
- portmanteau
- parody comedy
- silent comedy
- tom mix spoof
- keystone kops
- 1920s
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- compilation film
The Golden Age of Comedy Cast & Characters
Will Rogers leads the cast as archive footage, with Edgar Kennedy as archive footage and Carole Lombard as archive footage. Directed by Robert Youngson; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Youngson
- Will Rogers as archive footage
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Edgar Kennedy as archive footage -
Carole Lombard as archive footage - Oliver Hardy as archive footage
Also Starring in The Golden Age of Comedy
· 21 more- Mack Sennett archive footage
- Stan Laurel archive footage
- Vernon Dent archive footage
- Edgar Dearing archive footage
- Charley Chase archive footage
- Billy Bevan archive footage
- Al St. John archive footage
- Andy Clyde archive footage
- John J. Richardson archive footage
- Jean Harlow archive footage
- Ford Sterling archive footage
- Harry Langdon archive footage
- Ben Turpin archive footage
- Harry Gribbon archive footage
- Kewpie Morgan archive footage
- Thelma Hill archive footage
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- Daphne Pollard archive footage
- Madeline Hurlock archive footage
- Dwight Weist archive footage
- Madalynne Field archive footage
- Ward Wilson
More from Robert Youngson
More films directed by Robert Youngson: 4 Clowns, The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy, The Big Parade of Comedy and 30 Years of Fun.
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The Golden Age of Comedy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Golden Age of Comedy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Golden Age of Comedy?
The Golden Age of Comedy runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was The Golden Age of Comedy released?
The Golden Age of Comedy was released on December 26, 1957.
Who directed The Golden Age of Comedy?
The Golden Age of Comedy was directed by Robert Youngson.
More films by Robert Youngson Who is in the cast of The Golden Age of Comedy?
The Golden Age of Comedy stars Will Rogers as archive footage, Edgar Kennedy as archive footage and Carole Lombard as archive footage, among 25 credited actors.
Does The Golden Age of Comedy have a post-credit scene?
No. The Golden Age of Comedy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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