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Fatty and Mabel Adrift

film by Arbuckle [1916]

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Fatty and Mabel Adrift is a 1916 silent film comedy directed by and starring Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, with Mabel Normand as his co-star. Arbuckle, known for his physical comedy despite his large size, was a major star of the silent era. Normand was also a prominent comedian, celebrated for her spontaneous spirit and ability to perform slapstick. The film was produced during a period when Mack Sennett's Keystone Studios, where both actors worked, was a hub for innovative comedy. This era saw the development of many film techniques and genres, including slapstick comedy, which often featured elaborate chase scenes and visual gags.12345

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