Stuntmen have been around since the dawn of film making in Hollywood. They were used extensively by early comedians such as Chaplin and Keaton and the laugh and stunt filled Keystone Cop movies. The pratfalls, high dives and extensive car chases in these early films only solidified the need for Stuntmen as the audiences couldn't get enough of this mayhem. The Stuntmens Association of Motion Pictures is proud of its history and continues to be an essential part of the adventure of film making.