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Keystone Kops

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Keystone Kops
the slapstick film comedians specializing in wild chases (1912-1920). [Am. Cinema: Halliwell, 399]
See : Zaniness


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The overall effect is mildly amusing, unthreateningly naughty and only subversive if you've never seen a Keystone Kops reel.
By 1910, he had produced hundreds of hilarious films, introducing the world to the Keystone Kops and Charlie Chaplin.
Not all of Auletta's best evinces old but timeless quality, since he tracks developments of distinctly recent vintage, notably the coming of the Internet and the Keystone Kops hunt for instant riches.
 
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