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Chaplin was married four times and had a total of 11 children. He was 54 when he wed Oona O'Neill, his 4th wife; Oona was 18. | Chaplin was married four times and had a total of 11 children. He was 54 when he wed Oona O'Neill, his 4th wife; Oona was 18. | ||
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[[Image:Chaplin director.jpg|thumb|right|As director]] | [[Image:Chaplin director.jpg|thumb|right|As director]] | ||
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| − | * Making a Living (1914). | + | * [[Making a Living]]'' (1914). |
| − | * Tango Tangles (1914) | + | * [[Tango Tangles]]'' (1914) |
| − | * A Busy Day (1914) | + | * [[A Busy Day]]'' (1914) |
| − | * The Knockout (1914) | + | * [[The Knockout]]'' (1914) |
| − | * A Night in the Show (1915) | + | * [[A Night in the Show]]'' (1915) |
| − | * Burlesque on Carmen (1915) | + | * [[Burlesque on Carmen]]'' (1915) |
| − | * The Floorwalker (1916) | + | * [[The Floorwalker]]'' (1916) |
| − | * The Fireman (1916) | + | * [[The Fireman]]'' (1916) |
| − | * The Vagabond (1916) | + | * [[The Vagabond]]'' (1916) |
| − | * Easy Street (1917) | + | * [[Easy Street]]'' (1917) |
| − | * A Dog's Life (1918) | + | * [[A Dog's Life]]'' (1918) |
| − | * The Professor (1919) | + | * [[The Professor]]'' (1919) |
| − | * A Day's Pleasure (1919) | + | * [[A Day's Pleasure]]'' (1919) |
| − | * The Kid (1921) | + | * [[The Kid]]'' (1921) |
| − | * Nice and Friendly (1922) | + | * [[Nice and Friendly]]'' (1922) |
| − | * The Pilgrim (1923) | + | * [[The Pilgrim]]'' (1923) |
| − | * The Gold Rush (1925) | + | * [[The Gold Rush]]'' (1925), feature |
| − | * The Circus (1928) | + | * [[The Circus]]'' (1928) |
| − | * City Lights (1931) | + | * [[City Lights]]'' (1931) |
| − | * Modern Times (1936) | + | * [[Modern Times]]'' (1936) |
| − | * The Great Dictator (1940) | + | * [[The Great Dictator]]'' (1940) |
| − | * Monsieur Verdoux (1947) | + | * [[Monsieur Verdoux]]'' (1947) |
| − | * Limelight (1952) | + | * [[Limelight]]'' (1952) |
| − | * A King in New York (1957) | + | * [[A King in New York]]'' (1957) |
| − | * A Countess from Hong Kong (1967) | + | * [[A Countess from Hong Kong]]'' (1967) |
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Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin (London, England, 1889 - Vevey, Switzerland, 1977) English actor, considered to be one of the most pivotal stars of the early days of silent film era. He is associated with the popular "Little Tramp" character; the man with the toothbrush mustache, bowler hat, bamboo cane, and a funny walk. His parents were music hall performers.
His first full-length film was The Kid (1921). He was named Knight Commander of the British Empire in 1975. Chaplin composed about 500 melodies, including "Smile" and "This is My Song". [1] Admirers included George Bernard Shaw, Marcel Proust and Sigmund Freud.
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"All I need to make a comedy is a park, a policeman and a pretty girl" "I think a very great deal of myself. Everything is perfect or imperfect, according to myself. I am the perfect standard." |
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Nickname: Charlie and Charlot.
Chaplin was married four times and had a total of 11 children. He was 54 when he wed Oona O'Neill, his 4th wife; Oona was 18.
Partial Actor Filmography
- Making a Living (1914).
- Tango Tangles (1914)
- A Busy Day (1914)
- The Knockout (1914)
- A Night in the Show (1915)
- Burlesque on Carmen (1915)
- The Floorwalker (1916)
- The Fireman (1916)
- The Vagabond (1916)
- Easy Street (1917)
- A Dog's Life (1918)
- The Professor (1919)
- A Day's Pleasure (1919)
- The Kid (1921)
- Nice and Friendly (1922)
- The Pilgrim (1923)
- The Gold Rush (1925), feature
- The Circus (1928)
- City Lights (1931)
- Modern Times (1936)
- The Great Dictator (1940)
- Monsieur Verdoux (1947)
- Limelight (1952)
- A King in New York (1957)
- A Countess from Hong Kong (1967)
"The endearing figure of his Little Tramp was instantly recognizable around the globe and brought laughter to millions. Still is. Still does"
ANN DOUGLAS [2]
