{"product_id":"harry-langdon-gabriella-oldham-9780813169651","title":"Harry Langdon: King of Silent Comedy","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmong silent film comedians, three names stand out-Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Harold Lloyd-but Harry Langdon indisputably deserves to sit among them as the fourth \"king.\" In films such as \u003ci\u003eThe Strong Man \u003c\/i\u003e(1926) and \u003ci\u003eLong Pants \u003c\/i\u003e(1927)\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e Langdon parlayed his pantomime talents, expressive eyes, and childlike innocence into silent-era stardom. This in-depth biography, which features behind-the-scenes accounts and personal recollections compiled by Langdon's late wife, provides a full and thoughtful picture of this multifaceted entertainer and his meteoric rise and fall. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthors Gabriella Oldham and Mabel Langdon explore how the actor developed and honed his comedic skills in amateur shows, medicine shows, and vaudeville. Together they survey his early work on the stage at the turn of the twentieth century as well as his iconic routines and characters. They also evaluate his failures from the early sound period, including his decision to part ways with director Frank Capra. Despite his dwindling popularity following the introduction of talkies, Langdon persevered and continued to perform in theater, radio, and film-literally until his dying day-leaving behind a unique and brilliant body of work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing never-before-published stories and photos from his immediate family, this biography is a fascinating and revealing look at an unsung silent film giant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gabriella Oldham, Mabel Langdon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0813169658\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780813169651\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University Press of Kentucky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/18\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 358\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.20w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2017 pg. 88","brand":"Gabriella Oldham","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43947294818559,"sku":"9780813169651","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_049e45d5-a1b0-423d-a577-3305b3182291.jpg?v=1681517867","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/harry-langdon-gabriella-oldham-9780813169651","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}