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A documentary series examining the film making methods and techniques of Charles Chaplin. Featuring previously unseen footage from Chaplin's private film archive.
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- E1 My Happiest YearsNext upJan 5, 1983 · 52 min
Synopsis
This 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.
- E2 The Great DirectorJan 12, 1983 · 52 min
Synopsis
This 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).
- E3 Hidden TreasuresJan 19, 1983 · 52 min
Synopsis
Sequences 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.
Cast & crew
Directed by David Gill, Kevin Brownlow
Charlie Chaplin
Edna Purviance
Albert Austin
John Rand
Harry Crocker
Sydney Chaplin
Jackie Coogan
Lita Grey
Georgia Hale
Alistair Cooke
Winston Churchill
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