Comments | misswrite: Lesson Nine: CHAPLIN

misswrite

Lesson Nine: CHAPLIN

Jun 06, 2010 11:44

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markmc03 June 7 2010, 02:31:31 UTC

He was one of a kind. Shameful the way the US treated him when he had to go into exile. Ever since watching his "The Great Dictator" I cannot watch a film of Adolf Hitler giving a speech without bursting into laughter.

misswrite June 7 2010, 07:42:37 UTC

I haven't allowed myself to watch anything beyond my "unit" of pre-1920s except for contemporary movies, so even though I read about "The Great Dictator," I'm waiting until I get up to the 40s to watch it. But I'm looking forward to it. He certainly was one of a kind. Although, I read somewhere that he was influenced by earlier film stars, one French actor/mime (?) in particular. I'm curious to look into those actors' works (if any remain preserved) to see how closely Chaplin resembles them.

markmc03 June 7 2010, 17:39:12 UTC

I wasn't aware of the French influence. The only other actor I'm aware of that comes close to Chaplin is, of course, Buster Keaton.

misswrite June 16 2010, 02:24:05 UTC

Max Linder! (From Wikipedia.)

themikado June 7 2010, 13:40:58 UTC

I saw a great show at the Edinburgh Festival which showed a few silent comedies. I saw a few of the earliest ever filmed, and they were still funny. Then they showed one with Chaplin in - and my gods, the man is magical. No wonder he was so loved! Very much agree with what you say about the dancer's grace.