February 2 marks the centennial of Charlie Chaplin's film debut -- the short "Making a Living" in 1914. Virginia Kirtby and Alice Davenport appeared in the film with Chaplin.
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February 2 marks the centennial of Charlie Chaplin's film debut -- the short "Making a Living" in 1914. Virginia Kirtby and Alice Davenport appeared in the film with Chaplin.
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Chaplin appears for the first time as his famous character the Tramp in "Kid Auto Races at Venice" in 1914.
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Chaplin appears for the first time as his famous character the Tramp in "Kid Auto Races at Venice" in 1914.
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In the film "The Champion," Chaplin played the part of the challenger.
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In the film "The Champion," Chaplin played the part of the challenger.
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1917's "Easy Street" sees Chaplin's Tramp go on the straight and narrow to win the love of his sweetheart. The Tramp becomes a policeman and works to reform a rough part of town.
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1917's "Easy Street" sees Chaplin's Tramp go on the straight and narrow to win the love of his sweetheart. The Tramp becomes a policeman and works to reform a rough part of town.
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In 1918's "A Dog's Life," the Tramp is joined in his antics by a dog named Scraps.
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In 1918's "A Dog's Life," the Tramp is joined in his antics by a dog named Scraps.
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The Great War is the subject of Chaplin's "Shoulder Arms" (1918).
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The Great War is the subject of Chaplin's "Shoulder Arms" (1918).
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"Sunnyside" (1919) takes a whimsical look at farm life as Chaplin's character tries to win the neighbor's daughter's heart over the attentions of a visitor from the city.
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"Sunnyside" (1919) takes a whimsical look at farm life as Chaplin's character tries to win the neighbor's daughter's heart over the attentions of a visitor from the city.
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The Tramp comes to the rescue of an abandoned child, played by Jackie Coogan, in "The Kid" (1921).
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The Tramp comes to the rescue of an abandoned child, played by Jackie Coogan, in "The Kid" (1921).
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In "The Gold Rush" (1925), Chaplin's character ventures to Alaska on a quest for gold, where he finds hunger and lovesickness. Mack Swain also appeared in the film, written, produced and directed by Chaplin.
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In "The Gold Rush" (1925), Chaplin's character ventures to Alaska on a quest for gold, where he finds hunger and lovesickness. Mack Swain also appeared in the film, written, produced and directed by Chaplin.
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The Tramp tries out life under the big top in "The Circus" (1928).
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The Tramp tries out life under the big top in "The Circus" (1928).
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In 1931's "City Lights," the Tramp falls for a blind girl.
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In 1931's "City Lights," the Tramp falls for a blind girl.
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In a 1936 silent film, made well after "talkies" revolutionized the movie industry, Chaplin takes on the challenges of the mechanical world in "Modern Times."
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In a 1936 silent film, made well after "talkies" revolutionized the movie industry, Chaplin takes on the challenges of the mechanical world in "Modern Times."
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In "The Great Dictator" (1940) Chaplin plays dual roles as Adenoid Hynkel, a dictator trying to expand his empire, and a Jewish barber attempting to avoid persecution from Hunkel's policies.
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In "The Great Dictator" (1940) Chaplin plays dual roles as Adenoid Hynkel, a dictator trying to expand his empire, and a Jewish barber attempting to avoid persecution from Hunkel's policies.
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In "Monsieur Verdoux" (1947), Chaplin's character is a lady-killer -- literally. Verdoux makes a living out marriage and murder.
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In "Monsieur Verdoux" (1947), Chaplin's character is a lady-killer -- literally. Verdoux makes a living out marriage and murder.
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Chaplin appeared with his son Sidney in "Limelight" (1952).
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Chaplin appeared with his son Sidney in "Limelight" (1952).
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In "A King in New York" (1957), Chaplin, seen here in a scene with actress Dawn Addams, plays a king fleeing a revolution who turns to making TV commercials for a living. Later the king is accused of being a communist.
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In "A King in New York" (1957), Chaplin, seen here in a scene with actress Dawn Addams, plays a king fleeing a revolution who turns to making TV commercials for a living. Later the king is accused of being a communist.
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