A type of physical comedy characterized by broad humour, absurd situations, and vigorous, usually violent action. The slapstick comic, more than a mere funnyman or buffoon, must often be an acrobat, a stunt performer, and something of a magician and master of uninhibited action and perfect timing. Pictured: Buster Keaton
Virtually unseen by contemporary audiences until now, these two reel shorts offer a priceless view of the slapstick antics of two influential legends.... Read more
Buster Keaton's acting trademark was physical comedy with a stoic, deadpan expression on his face, earning him the nickname "The Great Stoneface". His... Read more
A succession of the most timeless, classic comedy shorts ever realised in a luxurious four-disc box set, on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK SY... Read more
The Immigrant - 1917 – Black & White. Charlie finds himself aboard a ship heading for a new life in the USA. Onboard, be befriends a girl and her moth... Read more
A collection of classic shorts, with Stan and Ollie finding themselves - mostly - on the wrong side of the law. Episodes include: SCRAM! - restored... Read more
While hiding from the authorities on a luxury liner, a quartet of stowaways become bodyguards of rival gangsters, with the usual hilarious results. An... Read more
The Three Stooges at their bumbling, eyepoking, hair-pulling best! This time around "The Boys" must protect talented nightclub owner Danny Warren (Phi... Read more
In the Marx Brothers' first feature film, Groucho portrays a hotel owner who tries to fleece everyone, from innocent bellboys and bellgirls to wealthy... Read more