After watching "L'Arroseur Arrose," I realized slapstick literally began with a slap. The humour works without the layers added to the comedy. There is no dialogue, special effects or variety of camera shots, scenes or messages to distract from the gag. Just pure and simple comedy on a stage that stands-up over a 100 years later.
Discussion of the First Slapstick Film: "L'Arroseur Arrosé" (1896)
in OUCH! A Salute to Slapstick
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After watching "L'Arroseur Arrose," I realized slapstick literally began with a slap. The humour works without the layers added to the comedy. There is no dialogue, special effects or variety of camera shots, scenes or messages to distract from the gag. Just pure and simple comedy on a stage that stands-up over a 100 years later.