Unknown Chaplin
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Play S1 E1A documentary series examining the film making methods and techniques of Charles Chaplin. Featuring previously unseen footage from Chaplin's private film archive.
Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Albert Austin
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3 episodes
- 1. My Happiest YearsThis film concentrates on the 12 Mutual films Chaplin made during a 17-month period in 1916-17, the first time he had total control over his work. By showing outtakes of scenes with different actors playing crucial roles, this film gives insight into his method of filming and developing a story.CC52minJan 5, 1983
- 2. The Great DirectorThis episode concentrates on problems and solutions of three feature films that Chaplin wrote, directed and starred in: "The Kid" (1921), "The Gold Rush" (1925) and "City Lights" (1931).CC52minJan 12, 1983
- 3. Hidden TreasuresSequences that Chaplin filmed, and mostly discarded, from many of his features are shown, including a lengthy one from "The Professor" (1923), which was never released.CC52minJan 19, 1983
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Unknown Chaplin
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A masterpiece about a master.
A documentary series examining the film making methods and techniques of Charles Chaplin. Featuring previously unseen footage from Chaplin's private film archive.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Kevin Brownlow, David Gill
- Created by
- David Gill, Kevin Brownlow
- Studio
- Thames Television
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