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From what I understand, Chaplin was also something of a pioneer in mixing comedy and drama in a film. Even today, it's tricky for film makers to mix those two - either they just focus on one or the other, or if they do both either the comedy or drama can fall flat. Most of my favourite movies/TV series have a good balance of both - they're fun, but there's also enough emotion and drama that you care what happens to the characters. The Kid is a good example of that - the interaction between the Tramp and the kid is funny, but it's also quite dramatic when they take the kid away and you feel for the Tramp when he loses John. __________________
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So true, and you say it so well!
The only thing is its so hard to find Chaplin merchandise because his family doesn't want to sell him like that. There is Marilyn and James Dean and Audrey everywhere, hardly any of Charlie. I've managed to get a few things over the years. I have movie plates that were advertisements made on tin, one for The Kid, and the other just one that says Charlie Chaplin with his photo on it. |
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There was though a nice 1/6 scale Chaplin figure released last year for the 100th anniversary of his first appearance as the Tramp. I have one standing atop my desk, looking down at me as I type this: Charlie Chaplin TRAMP 100th Anniversary : ZCWorld __________________
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Thank you for the avatars There're great
I already use one Chaplin is the biggest artist in filming history, imo. __________________
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Glad you like the avatars Jis_Bon! If you wouldn't mind though, could you please credit me in your signature for the icon use? Thanks.
Raonaild - Love the statue! Wish I could find more Chaplin stuff. There is stuff out there, it's just hard to find!!! |
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Of course...I apology for missed it
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No worries! Thanks for adding it!
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Aww look at all these Charlie Chaplin icons on here. I love it.
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I couldn't resist! So I made a batch!
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He deserves it.
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Yes he does! Such a great actor in his time!
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So much Chaplin love here! Makes me smile to know so many people aren't forgetting the good times of movie making.
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Plus this thread was a little buried in the pages!
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There are certainly others who have done some combination of those things (in particular, it's not uncommon for comedians to write and/or direct their films), but few since have done all of those things for the same movie. __________________
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I didn't know he composed the films, too. That's so awesome to hear! I'm a fan of people knowing their history...even that of entertainment. Not to mention how important the films of Chaplin's time were to the story of the world.
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