prior seeing show people impression silent comedy essentially slapstick slapstick only could imagine screen comedy could possible without relying heavily spoken word numerous pratfalls masterful film proved wrong davies view probably greatest comedic actress come along prior lucille ball mention lucy primarily davies mannerisms facial expressions reminded point wonder davies one balls primary influences coming  year old never seen silent comedy must say matter much periodspecific references actually get i didnt apparently bored movie probably even laugh would talkie comedies favorite silent comedy easily among ten favorite comedies time