Mockery (other)
Mockery is a form of mocking derision. Mockery may also refer to: * ''Mockery'' (1912 film), an American short silent film * ''Mockery'' (1927 film), an American film about the Russian Revolution See also *Mock (other) Mock is an imitation, usually of lesser quality Mock may refer to: Names *Mock (surname) *Mock, or Duncan Stump, a member of the band Mock & Toof *Mock, a character in the Japanese anime series '' Mock & Sweet'' Places * Mock, Washington, a gho ...

Mockery
Mockery or mocking is the act of insulting or making light of a person or other thing, sometimes merely by taunting, but often by making a caricature, purporting to engage in imitation in a way that highlights unflattering characteristics. Mockery can be done in a lighthearted and gentle way, but can also be cruel and hateful, such that it "conjures images of corrosion, deliberate degradation, even subversion; thus, 'to laugh at in contempt, to make sport of' (OED)". Mockery appears to be unique to humans, and serves a number of psychological functions, such as reducing the perceived imbalance of power between authority figures and common people. Examples of mockery can be found in literature and the arts. Etymology and function The root word ''mock'' traces to the Old French ''mocquer'' (later ''moquer''), meaning to scoff at, laugh at, deride, or fool, although the origin of ''mocquer'' is itself unknown. Labeling a person or thing as a mockery may also be used to imply that it ...
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Mockery (1912 Film)
''Mockery'' is an American short silent film directed by Laurence Trimble for Vitagraph. The movie was released on June 5, 1912, being Marshall P. Wilder's first appearance in a dramatic role.Anthony Slide ''The Big V: A History of the Vitagraph Company'' 1987 p155 "... as "The Prince of Entertainers and the Entertainer of Princes," Marshall P. Wilder was featured in a group of Vitagraph films of 1912. Much publicity was given to his first appearance in a dramatic role in Mockery , released on June 5, 1912." Cast *Marshall P. Wilder Pepito, a Clown *Clara Kimball Young Princess Dolorosa *Ralph Ince Ralph Waldo Ince (January 16, 1887 – April 10, 1937) was an American pioneer film actor, director and screenwriter whose career began near the dawn of the silent film era. Ralph Ince was the brother of John E. Ince and Thomas H. Ince. Biogr ... Prince Dionio * James Young Lorenzo, the Court Physician References 1912 films American silent short films American black-and-w ...
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Mockery (1927 Film)
''Mockery'' (1927) is an American silent film about the Russian Revolution starring Lon Chaney. The movie was the second film made in Hollywood by Danish director Benjamin Christensen and stars Chaney as a Siberian peasant who aids a countess (played by Barbara Bedford) who is threatened by the encroaching insurgency. The screenplay was written by Bradley King, based on a story by Benjamin Christensen, which in turn was adapted from a short story by Stig Esbern. The sets were designed by Cedric Gibbons and Alexander Toluboff. The film's original shooting title was ''Terror''. It was in production from May 19, 1927 to June 27, 1927, and cost $187,000 to make. The film grossed $751,000 worldwide. Johnny Mack Brown, who later became a famous Western star, played a soldier in a small uncredited role. Stills exist showing Chaney's make-up as Sergei. Plot The film is set during the civil war between White (aristocratic) and Red (Communist) Russians after the Russian Revolution of 19 ...
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