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Explore the fascinating life and legacy of Charlie Chaplin, from his childhood beginnings to his iconic films like "The Tramp" and "Modern Times." Delve into his marriages, controversies, and influence on American cinema. Discover the man behind the iconic character.
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Charlie Chaplin His Life and Art
1894- Mother’s singing voice failed on stage, Chaplin filled in and sang. Chaplin’s 1st Big Break
First Film- 1914- Making a Living Chaplin moves to Los Angeles
Appeared in thirty-five films at Keystone (most one and two reelers) Chaplin At Keystone
One-year contract made 14 films, mostly two-reelers. 1915- Chaplin left for Essanay
Made twelve two reel films- 1916-1917 Chaplin moves to the Mutual Film Corp.
A Dog’s Life Shoulder Arms The Bond Charlie Chaplin during WWI
The Great Dictator- 1938 Chaplin during WWII
2- Lita Grey (1924-1928) 16,35 2 kids 3-Paulette Goddard (1936-1942) 25,47 1941- paternity suit Joan Berry Blood test proved negative 1- Mildred Harris (1918-1920) 17, 30 1 kid 4-Oona O’Neill (1943-1977) (17,56) 8 kids Life Outside of the Movies Personal Life- Marriages
1942- Praised fighting spirit of Russians 6 public address to open 2nd front Kept British Citizenship for over 30 years while living in US 1952 banished from US, work visa revoked Life Outside of the Movies Was he or wasn’t he a communist?
Gold Rush- 1925 Modern Times-1936 Charlie Chaplin was one of the key creative figures in American film history