Our comedies are not to be laughed at.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Comedy films aim for more than just laughter.
- In plain terms
- Comedies have a purpose beyond making people laugh.
- What can you take from it?
- Comedy can be serious or meaningful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What else should comedy do?
Another view
Humor is usually the main goal.
More from Samuel Goldwyn
Tell them to put more life into dying.
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