I never could understand why some people have an aversion to older films, especially silent ones. If you are one of these people just watch "The Cameraman" (or any one of Chaplain's great silent comedies) and you can easily see that good humor is not a new thing. A few of the gags may be starting to show their age in Keaton's film (such as the changing in the pool dressing room), but I've seen few things as funny as Keaton's coverage during the Chinese parade riot. His droll expressions, perhaps a precursor to Jack Benny, only add to this very funny film.
Review of The Cameraman
