Monthly Archives: February 2016

The Kid – Charlie Chaplin’s Onscreen Fans

Posted on February 14, 2016 by John Bengtson

[Update: I found where this scene with the girl was filmed – read HERE] While Chaplin fans packed theaters worldwide to watch his onscreen antics, during several scenes in The Kid you can see fans watching him onscreen as well.  … Continue reading →

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Chaplin on South Central – Making It Work

Posted on February 2, 2016 by John Bengtson

This image of Charlie Chaplin struggling with a cart load of tools and supplies in a Dickensian warehouse district is one of the most visually arresting of his entire career. Surrounded by horse-drawn wagons and early automobiles, the Little Tramp … Continue reading →

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