Using in part rare out-take footage, the film-making methods and techniques of Charles Chaplin are explored.Using in part rare out-take footage, the film-making methods and techniques of Charles Chaplin are explored.Using in part rare out-take footage, the film-making methods and techniques of Charles Chaplin are explored.
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 1 win & 3 nominations total
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- Crazy creditsThose actors not marked uncredited were credited by the narrator or by subtitles.
- ConnectionsEdited from The Professor (1919)
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a testament to Chaplin's genius
Charles Chaplin was truly the first independent filmmaker - with the exception perhaps of Georges Melies. Chaplin wrote, directed, starred in and scored nearly all of his films. No one understood the craft of film-making (silent or otherwise) better than Chaplin. He never compromised his artistic vision, perfectionism, or his integrity. Charlie literally made his films up as he went along, rehearsing on film and discarding whatever didn't work. Such techniques would prove too costly and time consuming today. This documentary consists of some of Chaplin's best experiments - some of which he re-shot and much of which he ordered burned. Like many a magician, Chaplin didn't want his secrets getting out. Luckily, many of his best tricks are revealed here for posterity. It's all lovingly narrated by James Mason. And the scenes that were cut from THE CIRCUS, CITY LIGHTS and MODERN TIMES are as good as anything that ended up in the final releases. I wish this was available on DVD, as my tapes are beginning to wear out.
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- Runtime2 hours 36 minutes
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