If you want to see what stage comedians did to get laffs a century ago, watch the 1910 'Wizard of Oz.' I hope you have a high tolerance for pratfalls.
Kage BakerIn 1921, Harry Houdini started his own film company called - wait for it - the Houdini Picture Corporation.
Kage BakerPeople who like to fume about the manner in which Disney changed beloved classics are often ignorant of history, not to mention the realities of show business.
Kage Baker