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Pimple's Progress - Fred Evans, Britain's First Film Comedy Star (Paperback)
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Pimple's Progress - Fred Evans, Britain's First Film Comedy Star (Paperback)
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In 1915, British moviegoers voted Fred Evans second only to Charles
Chaplin as their favorite film comedian. Appearing as the roguish
and anarchic "Pimple," Fred made 200 silent movies between 1910 and
1922, running amok in frantic chases and sending-up current events
and fashions. With a rich family heritage in pantomime and music
hall, Evans introduced a satirical approach to filmmaking,
frequently lampooning the recently introduced feature films.
Pimple's burlesques deflated the seriousness of such productions,
providing subversive support for audiences adjusting to the the new
form. But continual mockery of themes, acting styles and film
techniques did not endear him to all. Changing public tastes and
industry disapproval eventually resulted in an end to Evans' screen
appearances and a return to the stage. As Evans has been almost
entirely sidelined by film historians, this is the first
book-length biography of him. It places Evans not only in a film
context but within the wider entertainment and social perspectives
of his time. Amongst topics discussed are the beginnings of the
star system, war propaganda, the growth of film fandom and concerns
about the influence of cinema on children.
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