TFM 364A Exam Questions and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
Charlie Chaplin - Answer: Famous actor and filmmaker from the silent film era
How Charlie Chaplin's youth and family influenced him - Answer: Childhood was marked with poverty
and struggle. Father was a drunk and mother admitted to a mental asylum
Who did Charlie Chaplin tour with and at what age did he start acting - Answer: Toured with The Eight
Lancashire Lads when he was 8
How did critics and audience feel about Charlie Chaplin's work - Answer: Brough emotional grace notes
to silent films. He was admired by audiences and critics
What is the main plot of The Kid (1921) - Answer: Critique of the social system trying to "help" the kid.
Takes care of the kid like it's his own
Buster Keaton - Answer: One of the three great "silent clowns" was called "the great stone face"
How does Buster Keaton use machines - Answer: one of three themes in his films
Machine, Accident, Miracle
How was the film, "The General" received by the public - Answer: Not well received by critics and
audiences resulting in mediocre results in the box office
What studio did Buster Keaton sign too - Answer: MGM
How did signing with MGM affect Buster Keaton - Answer: After age, marriage, alcohol problems, and
string of financial feature films Keaton signed with MGM and called this "his greatest mistake"
Complete Solutions Graded A+
Charlie Chaplin - Answer: Famous actor and filmmaker from the silent film era
How Charlie Chaplin's youth and family influenced him - Answer: Childhood was marked with poverty
and struggle. Father was a drunk and mother admitted to a mental asylum
Who did Charlie Chaplin tour with and at what age did he start acting - Answer: Toured with The Eight
Lancashire Lads when he was 8
How did critics and audience feel about Charlie Chaplin's work - Answer: Brough emotional grace notes
to silent films. He was admired by audiences and critics
What is the main plot of The Kid (1921) - Answer: Critique of the social system trying to "help" the kid.
Takes care of the kid like it's his own
Buster Keaton - Answer: One of the three great "silent clowns" was called "the great stone face"
How does Buster Keaton use machines - Answer: one of three themes in his films
Machine, Accident, Miracle
How was the film, "The General" received by the public - Answer: Not well received by critics and
audiences resulting in mediocre results in the box office
What studio did Buster Keaton sign too - Answer: MGM
How did signing with MGM affect Buster Keaton - Answer: After age, marriage, alcohol problems, and
string of financial feature films Keaton signed with MGM and called this "his greatest mistake"
