fairbanks

Thân thiện

A classic film poster features Douglas Fairbanks in a swashbuckling role.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A surname of a notable American acting family: Primarily refers to Douglas Fairbanks (1883-1939), a famous silent film actor and swashbuckler, and his son, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. (1909-2000), also a film actor.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Douglas Fairbanks was a founding member of United Artists.
  • The film "The Mark of Zorro" starring Fairbanks is a classic.
  • Fairbanks Jr. served with distinction in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Advanced Usage

• The name Fairbanks can be used metonymically to refer to the era or style of early Hollywood adventure cinema.
  • The movie has a real sense of Fairbanks about it, with its daring stunts and charismatic hero.

Variants and Related Words

• Fairbanksian (adj): Characteristic of the films or acting style of Douglas Fairbanks.
  • His performance had a Fairbanksian charm and athleticism.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for this proper noun. Contextually, one might refer to "a swashbuckler" or "a silent film star" when describing the senior Fairbanks's archetype.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States film actor noted for his swashbuckling roles (1883-1939)
2. United States film actor; son of Douglas Elton Fairbanks, (1909-2000)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Fairbanks
• Douglas Fairbanks
• Douglas Elton Fairbanks
• Julius Ullman
• Douglas Fairbanks Jr.