Documentary
A documentary series examining the film making methods and techniques of Charles Chaplin. Featuring previously unseen footage from Chaplin's private film archive.
Top-rated
Wed,
05 Jan, 1983
S1.E1My Happiest Years
This film concentrates on the 12 Mutual films Chaplin made during a 17-month period in 1916-17, the first time he had total control over his work. By showing outtakes of scenes with different actors playing crucial roles, this film gives insight into his method of filming and developing a story.
Top-rated
Wed,
12 Jan, 1983
S1.E2The Great Director
This episode concentrates on problems and solutions of three feature films that Chaplin wrote, directed and starred in: "The Kid" (1921), "The Gold Rush" (1925) and "City Lights" (1931).
Charlie Chaplin
Self & in Out-Takes
Edna Purviance
Self & In Out-Takes
Albert Austin
Self & In Out-Takes
John Rand
Self & In Out-Takes
Harry Crocker
Self & In Out-Takes
Syd Chaplin
Self
Jackie Coogan
Self
Lita Grey
Self
Georgia Hale
Self
Alistair Cooke
Self
Sydney Chaplin
Self
Geraldine Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
Douglas Fairbanks
Self (archive footage)
James Mason
Narrator (voice)
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