Overview

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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Author:   Barry Anthony
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.381kg
ISBN:  

9781476688312

ISBN 10:   1476688311
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   27 September 2022
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction Chapter 1. Pimple’s Pantomime Tradition Chapter 2. Minnie Jee, the Fair Equestrian Chapter 3. Uncle Will, the Musical Eccentric Chapter 4. An American Interlude Chapter 5. Living Pictures Chapter 6. The Pooles as Partners Chapter 7. ­Ec-Ko and Co Chapter 8. Folly and Phoenix Chapter 9. A Cast of Thousands, More or Less Chapter 10. Uncles on Screen Chapter 11. Pimple’s Popularity Chapter 12. The Humor of the Halls Chapter 13. Pimple’s Patriotism Chapter 14. Pimple’s Three Weeks (Without the Option) Chapter 15. Pimple in “The Whip” Chapter 16. Our Old Pal Pimple Chapter 17. Pandora B9/877 Chapter 18. Joey, Jimmy, and Gerry Chapter 19. An End to Filming Chapter 20. Family Affairs Chapter 21. Postscript Appendix: The Films of Fred Evans Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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Barry Anthony is a film and theater historian living in London. Over the last 30 years he has written several books and magazine articles about social history, the visual arts and popular entertainment.

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