harold lloyd
Definition
Proper noun: - Harold Lloyd: A United States comic actor famous for his work in silent films, known for performing daring physical stunts and using scenes of peril as a primary source of comedy.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Harold Lloyd was a major star of the silent film era.
- The film "Safety Last!" featuring Harold Lloyd hanging from a clock face is iconic.
Advanced Usage
- "Lloyd's comedy": Refers to the specific style of visual, stunt-based humor pioneered by Harold Lloyd.
- The sequence is a perfect example of Lloyd's comedy, blending suspense with laughter.
Variants and Related Words
- Lloydesque (adj): Resembling or characteristic of Harold Lloyd's style of comedy.
- The director paid homage with a Lloydesque stunt scene.
Synonyms
- Silent film comedian: A performer who specialized in comedy during the silent film period.
- Physical comedian: A comic actor whose humor is derived primarily from bodily movement and stunts.
Noun
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United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
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