The Chaplin Revue (1959)

Directed by

Charlie Chaplin

Genre

comedy film, silent film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 59m

Rated

6

Rating

7.4 of 10 from 40 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This is a compilation of three early Charlie Chaplin silent films from the 1910s. The shorts follow Chaplin's beloved Tramp character through comedic adventures. Chaplin adds a soundtrack and personal introductions to help modern audiences enjoy the old movies.

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What happens

The Chaplin Revue is a 1959 film comprising three silent films made by Charlie Chaplin. The three shorts included are A Dog's Life, Shoulder Arms, and The Pilgrim. All three star Chaplin's trademark character, The Tramp. For the 1959 release, Chaplin added a soundtrack to help appeal to modern audiences. Chaplin also added extra footage including clips from World War I to express the context. He provides a personal introduction to each of the clips. Current releases of the compilation on DVD also feature other Chaplin films produced with First National, including The Idle Class, Pay Day, A Day's Pleasure, and Sunnyside, with Chaplin's 1918 propaganda short The Bond as a special feature. Introductions by David Robinson, and behind-the-scenes footage are also included. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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