However, unlike most works by his fellow cinemagician, Walter R. Booth's "Mad Motorist" is not constrained to the theater-style setting. Alternating between studio sets and external shots, the chaos is taken to new heights, literally. Seriously, man, it's out of this world.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Slapstick Summer Series: A Vehicle for Comedy | The '?' Motorist (1906)
Perhaps the most fantastic slapstick of the century's 1st decade, the influence of Melies is obvious [note: R.W. Paul, producer and cinematographer of "The '?' Motorist", built the 1st camera used by Melies].
However, unlike most works by his fellow cinemagician, Walter R. Booth's "Mad Motorist" is not constrained to the theater-style setting. Alternating between studio sets and external shots, the chaos is taken to new heights, literally. Seriously, man, it's out of this world.
However, unlike most works by his fellow cinemagician, Walter R. Booth's "Mad Motorist" is not constrained to the theater-style setting. Alternating between studio sets and external shots, the chaos is taken to new heights, literally. Seriously, man, it's out of this world.
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