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    Charlie Chaplin a British man known for his acting, directing, and writing was a big part of the 1920’s. Chaplin could probably be recognized as the “little tramp” from his charcoal black eyebrows and his trademark bowler hat. He was famous for many of his classics including, “The Kid” and “The Gold Rush” (“Chaplin, Charlie.”Current). He could be seen as one of cinema’s most popular stars (“Chaplin, Charlie.” Hutchinson). Over time Charlie Chaplin became one of the most influential people during

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    “A day without laughter is a day wasted” Charlie Chaplin was an actor in the silent film industry and live show performances. Charlie Chaplin will be forever remembered for his funny acting and hilarious stunts. Charlie Chaplin was one of the most known comedians in the movie industry and live show performances. Chaplin was born in London on April 1889 of his mother, Lily Harley and his father, Charles Chaplin Sr, he had one brother, Sidney. During Chaplin’s childhood, he was a tap dancer and

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    place to place. Having been born to two troubled parents, Charlie Spencer Chaplin started his career at a young age and built himself up. Starting his career in The Eight Lancashire Lads, Chaplin was able to let his name be known to dignitary people. His enthusiasm to rise up from the gutters amazes me, as not many can do as much as he did for himself. Charlie was born on April 16, 1889 in London, England to Lily Harley, and Charles Chaplin Sr. His parents split up when he was young, due to his mother's

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    Charles Spencer Chaplin was definitely a man that brought a smile to everyone’s face that watched him. Charlie Chaplin was born on April 15, 1889, in London, England to the couple Charles Chaplin, Sr., and Hannah Hill (Lynn, Kenneth, pg.376). Chaplin's goal was to achieve the title of the most famous person in the world. And he was willing to do anything to reach that goal. When Charlie’s mother fell sick, he sang for her on stage at the age of five. Everyone in the audience loved him and showered

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    The speech is about Charlie Chaplin don’t want to be a emperor and rule or conquer anyone. He want to be cool with everyone if it is possible. He said he don 't want to hurt no one feelings and he said there is plenty of space for people. Charlie Chaplin said don 't give yourselves to people if you don 't want your stuff out in the air. Fight for your lives to get no problem. In the passage he that not his business to be a Emperor. Black or White will like to help each other when they are down

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    The Great Dictator- Chaplin Speech Analysis In the 1940’s film The Great Dictator by Charlie Chaplin, Chaplin plays the role of a Jewish Barber set in a time similar to that of World War II. The jewish barber shares a striking resemblance to that of the great dictator Hynkel. In the third act of the film Hynkel is captured by mistake from his own soldiers and they mistaken the jewish barber as their great dictator. With this new great power bestowed upon the jewish barber he uses this chance to

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    culture offered an escape for Americans who suffered financially and emotionally, because of the Great War. One of the most famous comedians was Charlie Chaplin. Through his creations, Chaplin opened the eyes of people to a new side of entertainment, such as the Lions Cage, the Gold Rush, Table Ballet and many more. In the short film, the Lions Cage, Chaplin is introduced by running away from an angry mule to then accidently locking himself into a cage with a sleeping Lion. Once he realizes he is in

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    we have learned of the struggles of man, from slavery and reconstruction, war, to industrialization and the Great Depression. These were hard times in America and frankly I’m glad I do not have to live through it. From the film Modern Times by Charlie Chaplin we get an inside look at how one felt and experienced during the 1930’s. I clearly feel this movie captured the essence of what today people think about today of the 1930’s, Industrialization and the Great Depression. It is at this time that the

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    Charlie Chaplin overall was extremely creative when it came to his craft. He wasn’t just a filmmaker, but he was also an actor, composer, screenwriter, and editor. He controlled every aspect of his films, which made his motion pictures unique in their own way. He also built this persona named “ The Tramp” that would be known all over the world and that would lead him to a career that would last him more than 75 years. City Lights was one of many iconic Charlie Chaplin films to date. City Lights

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    Rhiannon Jensen Introduction to Film January 31, 2015 A Humanitarian Hero Charlie Chaplin was certainly an interesting character. Known as one of the world’s finest actors and filmmakers, he paved the way for much of what we know as modern film today. His films were his way of marking the world—a statement that he had been there and there he would stay. Chaplin had a great gift for telling a story through celluloid and used his gift to the best of his abilities. His life was filled with much adoration

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