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tomjakubowski on Oct 6, 2017 | parent | context | favorite | on: Lost Laughs in Leisure Suit Larry

One obvious exception is physical comedy. Buster Keaton is timeless, and in just one Three Stooges short, the contrast in how physical and other kinds of comedy age is apparent.

simonbyrne on Oct 6, 2017 [–]

Agreed: I watched Singin' in the Rain recently. Donald O'Connor's physical comedy is really the standout element in that movie.

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