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1895 - 1930
The beginning of the 'Silent Movies'
The rise of Charlie Chaplin.
The invetion of slapstick was used; his was exaggerated violence -
1920's
Animated Cartoons were used.
End of 1920's verbal humour was used. -
WW2
Duing the second world war comedies were made to be military themed. -
1950's
Decline in comedy, due to the television being introduced.
Younger stars were replacing the past comedy stars.
End of 50's show darker humour, serious themes and sexual scene. -
1960's
Comedies were broaded and were more star packed. -
1970's
British Comedies were to be spin offs of TV series -
1980's
During the 1980's spoofs of the previous decades disater films were made. -
1990's
Films were more aimed at a famly audience.
Also romantic comedies would be made. -
2000's
use of gross-out humour increases which was aimed a a younger generation.
