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Charlie Chaplin

Charles Chaplin (1889-1977) was one of the most popular film actors in the first half of the 20th century. He is best known as the writer, star and director of such films as "The Gold Rush" (1925), "City Lights" (1931), "Modern Times" (1936), and "The Great Dictator" (1940). He was later hounded out of the United States during the communist witch hunts of the 1950s.

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What was Charlie Chaplin's relation to Helen Keller?

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Charlie Chaplin and Helen Keller did not have a personal relationship, but they were both well-known figures in the early 20th century. Charlie Chaplin was a famous actor and filmmaker, while Helen Keller was a renowned author and activist who was deaf and blind.

What happened to Lani Garver-Carol-Plum-Ucci?

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Lani Garver is a character from the novel "What Happened to Lani Garver" by Carol Plum-Ucci. The story follows Claire, who befriends Lani, a new student battling discrimination and facing personal challenges. Lani's fate is left ambiguous in the novel, leaving readers to interpret his story.

How was brecht influanced by Charlie Chaplin?

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Bertolt Brecht was influenced by Charlie Chaplin's ability to merge comedy with social commentary in a way that engaged and challenged audiences. Brecht admired Chaplin's use of humor to raise awareness about social issues and saw it as a powerful tool for sparking critical thinking and reflection in his own work. Chaplin's blend of entertainment and political messaging inspired Brecht to explore similar techniques in his plays and theatrical experiments.

Did Charlie Chaplin any pets?

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who the heck is charlie chaplin go watch something interesting like titanic get a life!

Charlie Chaplin the gold rush a factory worker?

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No, that was in Modern Times. In The Gold Rush he was a prospector.

Did Adolf Hitler see 'the great dictator' by Charlie Chaplin?

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Because everyone noticed that Hitler looked like Chaplin, so he thought he might as well make a protest film about the Nazi regime.

At first, the Americans were a bit nervous about upsetting the Germans, who were still an active trading partner in peacetime. But by the time the film came out in late-1940, nobody was worried about Hitler's feelings any more.

What is the Charlie Chaplin movie Gold Rush about?

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He played a tramp, who traveled to Alaska to take part in the Gold Rush.

Is Charlie Chaplin a believer in Christ?

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didnt have one. he was an atheist. hated all religion

Actually, he was more an agnostic than an atheist. It's unaccurate to say he hated all religion. He just didn't practice anyone. Here comes handy to quote one of his son's testimony:

Charles Chaplin, Jr., My Father, Charlie Chaplin, pages 239-240:

Dad felt a special concern about The Great Dictator, for it was different in kind from any of his

other pictures. Always with them he had hoped for two things, to make people laugh and to

make money. But with The Great Dictator, there was something else involved: it had become

imperative to him to get across his outcry against the hell of war and the evils of oppression. For

the first time I heard my father speak seriously of prayer in connection with a picture.

"I'm praying, son, that this picture will have a good message and maybe help mankind a bit,"

he said to my suddenly one day. But he wouldn't have been my father if he hadn't added in a

humorous aside, "I'm also praying it will be a big hit, because I've spent a lot of money on it."

Dad was vague about who it was to whom he addressed his prayer. I never heard him speak of

God as a personal power or conjecture about what comes after death. He never even mentioned

death as far as I can recall. He wasn't one to adopt an organized religion, and he didn't care for

ritualistic services, though he openly and ardently admired the architecture of churches and

synagogues. He never forced his own beliefs on Syd and me, though occasionally he would

speak of them to us.

"I'm not an atheist," I can remember him saying on more than one occasion. "I'm definitely an

agnostic. Some scientists say that if the world were to stop revolving we'd all disintegrate. But

the world keeps on going. Something must be holding us all in place--some Supreme Force. But

what it is I couldn't tell you."

Are there films and books based on Charlie Chaplin's life?

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"Chaplin" (1992). Directed by Richard Attenborough. Stars Robert Downey Jr., Geraldine Chaplin (playing her own grandmother), Anthony Hopkins, Dan Aykroyd, Marisa Tomei, Kevin Kline, Diane Lane, James Woods. Charles Chaplin wrote his autobiography, called "My Autobiography"in 1964. It is still available.

Who is the most creative and influential personalities of silent film era?

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GLORIA SWANSON SHE WAS THE BEST AND HER LAST MAJOR FILM WAS SUN SET BOVLVARD BUT SHE AS MADE CAMAOS IN ALOT OF FILMS BEFOR HER DEATH

Greatest is a subjective term, what makes a silent film actor great? Greatest in general could mean most well known, or the actor who has been in the most films, or the actor who has given the most powerful/memorable performances. As an analogy, what is the "best" food? It's mostly a matter of taste, though many can agree that there are relative levels of quality between most common foods. While Gloria Swanson is considered one of the best, Charlie Chaplin is widely known as one of the "best" silent film actors.

Where was Charlie Chaplin's wife from?

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Charlie Chaplin actually had 3 different wives. His first was an actress called Mildred Harris whom he spent 2 years married to. She was born and died in the United States of America. His second wife, Lita Grey, was also an American actress although her mother came from Mexico. Chaplin spent 4 years with Lita, doubling his first marriage. Charlie Chaplin's final marriage last 34 years to Oona O'Neill. Oona was from Bermuda and moved to Switzerland with Charlie in their later years.

Who was Charlie Chaplin's father in law?

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well the last father in law he had was eugine o'neil

What was Charlie Chaplin famous for?

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Charlie Chaplin, an English comic actor, is well-known for a variety of accomplishments, and contributions to film (particularly silent comedies). Chaplin co-founded United Artists, a film studio, with partners Douglas Fairbanks, D.W. Griffith, and Mary Pickford. He is well-remembered for playing his satirical version of Hitler in The Great Dictator, and being awarded an honorary Oscar in 1972 and receiving the longest standing ovation in Academy Award history (12 minutes). Chaplin is also notorious for his attraction to young girls (ephebophilia) and various marriages; Chaplin was also accused of "un-American activities" at the height of the McCarthy Era, and J. Edgar Hoover, the director of the FBI, kept extensive files on him. But perhaps, the thing Charlie Chaplin is most famous for is his film character, "The Tramp". The Tramp is a lovable vagabond who is recognizable by a few iconic characteristics: his walk, a bowler hat, a cane, and his toothbrush mustache. The Tramp appears in many of Chaplin's films.

What color was Charlie Chaplins hair?

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Black, until it turned gray.

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Some say his hair turned white overnight, when his ex-wife published her memoirs, revealing his ill-treatment of her, including a lot of bedroom secrets.

What talking movies did Charlie Chaplin made?

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The first talking film was "The Jazz Singer" which was introduced on October 6, 1927 in New York City. It was about a young Jewish man who broke his family traditions and become a jazz singer.

In what movie did Charlie Chaplin sing the song Smile?

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The movie was called "Modern Times". Charlie Chaplin wrote the music but did not actually sing the song himself.

When did Charlie Chaplin live?

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Born April 16, 1889

Died December 25, 1977

Did charlie chaplin have an affair with Marion davies?

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There are so many conflicting answers to that question that something is clearly being hidden, so we must guess that he did.

Did Harry Chaplin sing piano man?

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No. Harry Chapin sang, among others, "Cats in the cradle".

Billy Joel sang "Piano Man".

Where Charlie Chaplin was born?

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Charlie Chaplin was born in England in 1889.

For information on directors and others involved in film, try the Internet Movie Database (http://www.imdb.com).

What film genre is Charlie Chaplin?

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The genre of his films can be said to be Silent Comedy.

What type of hat was worn by charlie chaplin?

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A bowler hat too small for him. (All his clothes were meant to be the wrong size, to symbolise anarchy.)