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Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'

Plot: A featurette about the origins of "Silent Movie," as well as its inspirations and development, direct cinematic influences, cast and performances, gag specifics and cut scenes, Brooks’ directorial style and a few other tidbits.
Release Date: Tuesday, December 15 2009
15 years ago
Genres: Documentary
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Cast

Portrait of Mel BrooksMel Brooks. Mel Brooks was 83 in Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie' as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 28 1926
Portrait of Carol ArthurCarol Arthur. Carol Arthur was 74 in Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie' as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 04 1935 –
Died: Sun, Nov 01 2020
Portrait of Ron ClarkRon Clark. Ron Clark was >> in Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie' as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rudy De LucaRudy De Luca. Rudy De Luca was >> in Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie' as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dom DeLuiseDom DeLuise. Dom DeLuise would have been no older than 75 in Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie' as 'Self'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 01 1933 –
Died: Mon, May 04 2009
Portrait of Harold GouldHarold Gould. Harold Gould was 86 in Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie' as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 10 1923 –
Died: Sat, Sep 11 2010
Portrait of Chuck McCannChuck McCann. Chuck McCann was 75 in Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie' as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 02 1934 –
Died: Sun, Apr 08 2018
Portrait of John MorrisJohn Morris. John Morris was 83 in Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie' as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, Oct 18 1926 –
Died: Thu, Jan 25 2018
Portrait of Jack RileyJack Riley. Jack Riley was 73 in Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie' as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 30 1935 –
Died: Fri, Aug 19 2016
Portrait of Alan SpencerAlan Spencer. Alan Spencer was >> in Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie' as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Susan StromanSusan Stroman. Susan Stroman was 55 in Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie' as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 17 1954
Portrait of Jeffrey VanceJeffrey Vance. Jeffrey Vance was 39 in Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie' as 'Self'.
Birthday: Thu, May 21 1970

Crew

Portrait of Steven C. SmithSteven C. Smith. Steven C. Smith was >> in Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie' as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday