Sunday, February 17, 2008
Little Tich - Serendipitous Hilarity
My faithful stringer, Lapin, sent me the link to the above video with these comments:
I just - serendipity - ran across this film, made around 1900, of the late 19th-early 20th century British comedian Little Tich (pronounced "Titch"). Haven't seen it before and it's hilarious. It's fair to assume that he was an influence on Chaplin, but I was surprised to read in his Wikipedia entry that "the surviving film of the Big Boot dance [this film], made by Clément-Maurice for the Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre in 1900, was described by Jacques Tati as 'a foundation for everything that has been realised in comedy on the screen'"
It had me laughing out loud. Hope it works for you.
Yes! It worked very well for me. I had never heard of Little Tich, but I'm quite pleased with the introduction and the good laugh from the video. He is absolutely charming.
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That was so cute- so sweetly funny and had me laughing at a time when I needed it.
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I love it when he leans forward past the tipping point and when he walks on the tip of the skis.
ReplyDeleteFran, "sweetly funny" is just as I would describe him.
Brilliant, simply brilliant! A pure delight!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully clever. Thanks Mimi! And Lapin!
ReplyDeleteBy now, I must have watched the video ten times, and I take delight in it every time.
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely delightful. What a wonderful way to brighten up a day. It is fascinating to watch his movements.
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