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KSU OLLI Class Examines The Life of Prominent Movie Icons
An in-depth look at talented actors who rose to stardom during the Silent Film Era
The silent film era extends from the late nineteenth century into the 1930s. During those years many talented actors rose to stardom, but five comedians became household names and prominent movie icons: Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, and Laurel and Hardy. Their story is coming to KSU’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute through Dr. George Mengert, instructor for “The Art of Alfred Hitchcock” and “Giants of Silent Film Comedy.”
“Before dialogue, before modern advances of technology, these people created a world of laughter,” said Mengert, who is Pace Academy’s former artistic director of theater.
This eight-week course at KSU OLLI will examine the unique talents of these comedic artists through several of their most popular films. Students will explore The Silent Film era, gain a new perspective through rare films and live discussion.
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“Expect to be amazed at the genius of these early actors,” said Mengert. “They are all masters of physical comedy, but each one creates their own individual character and each character is very different.”
The Giants of Silent Film Comedy begins Wednesday, Feb. 8. For more information on this class or other courses available through OLLI, visit ccpe.kennesaw.edu or call 470-578-6765
