This site is dedicated to the preservation of memory of silent films. Although they were quite important in the evolution of cinema, they remain virtually forgotten nowadays. Since the best way to understand the present is taking an attentive look at the past, here you have some movies, pictures, interviews, etc. on silent cinema. Some occasional material on sound films will also be presented. I hope you enjoy getting to know a bit more about the beauty and sheer fun of these golden oldies.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Max victime du quinquina - 1911
Country: France
Language: French
Release Date: 12 July 1912 (USA)
Director: Max Linder
Writer: Maurice Delamare
Stars: Max Linder, Georges Coquet and Lucy d'Orbel
Also Known As: Max Takes Tonics
Production Co: S.C.A.G.L.
Max Linder was not only a master of physical comedy (creating lots of gags later imitated by almost everybody else) but also a great director in the "primitive mode of representation". Almost every scene is done in only one long shot but every bit of the frame is fully utilised with very studied actors' movement and creating different spaces within the frame.
The film mixes very successfully slapstick with farce and even social commentary with hilarious results thanks to Linder's wonderful performance and visual precision.
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