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Slapstick has long remained a staple of the comedy genre, harking back to the early days of silent cinema stars like Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, and a host of other expressive comedy legends. While the introduction of sound film forever changed the landscape of the entertainment industry, slapstick
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