Slaphappy (2001)

SlapHappy showcases brilliant and outrageous clips from comedy's silent era. Fast-paced, funny, and frenetic, the series features famous funny-men like Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Harold Lloyd, plus neglected clowns Charley Chase, Lupino Lane, and dozens more in over 400 clips from their finest comedies. Each episode features superb print quality, rare stills, anecdotal narration, and a scintillating hot jazz soundtrack from the acclaimed Stomp Off Records. A 90-minute compilation Movie showcases the best clips from the SlapHappy series. SlapHappy has aired on PBS and Around the World!