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- Tillie's Punctured RomanceThe first feature-length comedy wasn't funny for Marie Dressler
- Hollywood History: Charlie Chaplin's Great SpeechIn 1940 one of the most beloved film stars of all time delivered an onscreen speech whose message would ripple across the world.
- Chaplin and Caroline WittChaplin was immediately smitten...
- Charlie Chaplin TriviaTrivia about one of the world's most famous and recognizable men of the movies.
Chaplin's 'The Gold Rush' -- a Cure for Depression"The Gold Rush" is Charlie Chaplin's earliest full-length masterpiece. The movie takes much from the shorter pictures stylistically while expanding the Little Tramp, the Everyman character Chaplin became famous for.
Charlie Chaplin 'Time Traveler' Explained: Archival Film Footage of 1928 Cell Phone User DebunkedAfter an Irish filmmaker discovers fascinating footage of a 1928 cell phone user, the Internet is abuzz with time traveler theories. However, there may be a better and much simpler explanation.- Time Traveler in Charlie Chaplin Film, and Another Movie AnomalyIrish filmmaker George Clarke has discovered something quite extraordinary in the extras of the Charlie Chaplin film "The Circus." He has spotted what he believes to be a time traveler talking on a cell phone just walking through one of the scenes.
- Siemens 1924 Hearing Aid Debunks Charlie Chaplin Time Travel Video?The Internet has been on fire this week from a video that supposedly has a cell phone used on the set of Charlie Chaplin's "The Circus" in 1928. Yet reality may have set in now, as the woman may have been using a Siemens hearing aid instead.
- Charlie Chaplin Time Traveler - Why Does it Have to Be a Cellphone ?If you have not taken a look at this video, you should at least give it a peak, because this thing looks real ! Its amazing how folks can discover these things after so many years.
(Video) Amazing Charlie Chaplin Time Traveler Video Debated, Kills TimeOne of the most popular videos on the Internet at present is a video titled "Chaplin's Time Traveler," uploaded to YouTube by Irish independent film producer George Clarke ("Battle of the Bone") that seems to show -- in about six seconds worth...
Woman Appears to Be on Cell Phone in Charlie Chaplin's 'The Circus'An Irish filmmaker reviewing footage from Charlie Chaplin's 1928 film "The Circus" has discovered what he believes is an extra holding a cell phone.
Time Traveler Caught on Film [VIDEO] Cell Phone in Charlie Chaplin Movie + 1st Picture of HumansSee the video of the time traveler caught on film. The Charlie Chaplin time traveler caught on footage carrying what looks like a cell phone. Plus see what it could've been and photo[s] of first living humans caught on film.
"Time Traveler" with Cell Phone Spotted in 1928 Charlie Chaplin FlickOne youtube vlogger thinks he has spotted a time traveler in a 1928 Charlie Chaplin Flick.
Tiger is Victim of Flynn Chaplin Kennedy SyndromeWhen other celebrities cheat on their wives, nobody cares. Why Tiger?
5 Second-String Silent-Film ComediansMany former vaudevillians achieved great success as comic actors in silent films during the 1910s and 1920s and even beyond, after sound movies came to dominate the industry. Here are the stories behind the careers of five beyond the usual suspects.- Movie Review: Chaplin (1992)A journey in to the world of silent films and a legend's life Charlie Chaplin.
Best Silent Movie Stars: Unforgettable Legends of the Silver ScreenReal movie lovers don't limit themselves to those movies made in the present. True movie lovers have their roots in the history and beginnings of the magic that is movies...
Charlie Chaplin - the Film and Music of a Talented TrampThe provocative little Tramp created more than tongue-in-cheek films. He was a talent musician and film composer.- Book Review: Livy's Exemplary History by Jane D. ChaplinA critical analysis of Livy's Exemplary History by Jane D. Chaplin.
Charlie Chaplin Who?What is the world coming to when someone asks a question like that?- Book Review: The First Scientific American: Benjamin Franklin and the Pursuit of Genius by Joyce E. ChaplinBenjamin Franklin is today remembered for flying a kite, and for his role in politics, but in his day, he had a stature similar to that of Einstein.
An Analysis of the Comedic Contributions of Charlie ChaplinThis article examines the impact of Charlie Chaplin's Tramp character on the comedy genre. It begins with a summary of how the genre of comedy began in the silent film era and then surveys Chaplin's contributions through a survey of his films.- 100 Best Movies of All Time Review: 'City Lights'A review of 'City Lights', one of my picks for the top 100 best movies of all time
Harry Langdon: The Fourth Great Silent ComedianA profile of comedian Harry Langdon- The Artistic Voice of Charlie ChaplinA discussion on the artistic Voice of Charlie Chaplin using the film "Modern Times" as a prime example.
- The Meaning Behind the TrampCharlie Chaplin used his films as a social allegory, exposing what he believed to be wrong with society and bringing attention to the plight of working class Americans.
- Monsieur Verdoux: The Little Known Charlie Chaplin "Talkie"Released in 1947, this film carried the tagline, "Chaplin Changes! Can You?" It's a cinematic gem that carries a heavy weighted message. But be prepared for a darker tone.
- City Lights (1931) Movie ReviewIn the period between 1921 and 1940, the legendary Charles Chaplin created a series of motion pictures, all but one silent, that are considered classics today. Among the finest, if not arguably the finest, was City Lights...
- Charlie Chaplin and Walt Disney Take on World War IIChaplin and Disney were at opposite ends of the political spectrum, yet found common ground on targeting Hitler and the Nazis for propaganda films.
Chaplin Nature Center, Located Near Arkansas City, KansasThe Chaplin Nature Center is available for all nature lovers to visit. View various wildlife in their natural envirnment along with plants and trees indiginous to South Central Kansas.- Reflections in Art: From Agee to ChaplinThe work of Charlie Chaplin, particularly in regards to his character "The Tramp" is highly reflective of the work of James Agee.
Funny ManYesterday, March 6th my 14-year-old cat died who I had had since he was two.- Recruitment Executive Justly Fired Over Hateful EmailOne recruitment executive found himself exactly where he needs to be this holiday season. Jobless.
- Victims 9/11Prose written a couple of months after the 9/11 event which changed so many lives. It is written in the first person depicting the hope that the family and friends of the victims can move on.
Denver Silent Film Festival: Sept 23 to 25, 2011Silence is golden; but the "Silents are Golden" at the upcoming Denver Silent Film Festival. The festival will run its inaugural program this fall, September 23, 24, and 25, 2011.- Remember the Time Traveler in the Charlie Chaplin movie The Circus? There is Another OneAnother apparent time traveler is caught on film.
- Mon Oncle Movie ReviewReview of the French movie Mon Oncle, with Jacques Tati as Monsieur Hulot. Humor is a combination of pantomime and social commentary. (Hulot is often described as "Chaplinesque.") Slow and unlikely to connect with most modern viewers.
Buster Keaton's 'The General' -- Silent Film ClassicThis great comedy from the silent era is considered Buster Keaton's best by many. It's hard to disagree -- "The General" is always worth a second look, whether on DVD, streaming video or the rare time it's shown on TV.- The Charlie Chaplin Cell Phone Footage - Real, Hoax, or Something Else (Video)This clip found by George Clarke, a Belfast film buff, clearly shows a man in the Charlie Chaplin film "The Circus" walking down a street appearing to talk on a cell phone. Is the man a time traveler from the present day in the 1920s?
- Favorite Movie Comedies from the Last 90 YearsA few years can make a big difference, especially in movie making. Here's my pick of funny movies that should be viewed.
