This document outlines the history of slapstick comedy from 1885 to present day. It traces the evolution of the genre from early silent films like "Watering the Gardener" in 1895 and Charlie Chaplin films in 1914 to animated cartoons in the 1920s. Over time, comedy incorporated dialogue, sexual themes, spoofs, and sensitive topics. Popular romantic comedies in the 1990s included "When Harry Met Sally" while adult-themed films like "Pulp Fiction" also emerged. The document spans major comedy eras, trends, and influential films over the past century.