The Kid (1921)

Posted : 1 year, 1 month ago at Oct 3 1:03

Charlie Chaplin's name has grown synonymous with classic comedy. Throughout the early 1900s, the extraordinary silent movie comedian featured in short films ranging from 10-30 minutes. These years denoted the birth of one of the most recognisable movie characters in existence: Chaplin's Little Tramp. There is little doubt that Chaplin knew how to put bums on seats. He also knew how to move his audience while making them laugh. The Kid was Chaplin's first endeavour at directing a feature-length movie. What was initially slated as a two-reel short developed into the eventual "six reels of joy" (as advertised on the poster). As a result, the film was an enormous success - both critically and commercially. Just days after Chaplin's newborn child died due to complications following birth,...Read more

Posted : 1 year, 10 months ago at Jan 19 6:42

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