Charlie Chaplin
In 1913, Charlie Chaplin discovered himself in a made up character named the "Little Tamp" ("Charlie Chaplin"). This character was entirely created by Chaplin himself. Charles Chaplin, Jr., Chaplins first son, said of the Tramp, “It was just released whole from somewhere deep within my father, it was really my father’s alter ego, the little boy who never grew up: ragged, cold, hungry, but still thumbing his nose at the world" (Brody). Chaplin somehow managed to utterly relate himself to the "Little Tramp" merging the two as one. His first appearance as the"Little Tramp" happened to be in the silent film, Kid Auto Races at Venice. He then moved on to become one of the greatest stars of the silent film era. ("Charlie Chaplin Bio..."). Before his huge break through in the world of Hollywood, Chaplin endured some serious obstacles in his life. Despite his rough past and chaotic life, today he is remembered as an incredible comedian, actor, writer, director, and producer.
Charlie Chaplins childhood created the foundation to his successful future. His birth name was Charles Spencer Chaplin, however he would later go by the name Charlie Chaplin. He was born on April 16th 1889 in London,
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After the "Little Tramp," Chaplins next big project was a movie that ridiculed the government of Hitler and Mussolini. Ironically, in 1940 Chaplin produced, directed, and acted in his film, The Great Dictator. During the release of the film the world was at war and peace within one a other was no where to be found, Chaplin took a stand and said "I want to see the return of decency and kindness… I'm just a human being who wants to see this country a real democracy” ("Charlie Chaplin Bio..."). During a time where America was run by fear and uncertainty, Chaplin managed to shed light on the issues and speak for the entire
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Chaplin through his film appraises the responder that political systems “antagonise the people” especially the government in America. This is symbolically depicted through the high positioning of the American flag in the mise en scène which conveys the American government to be to overbearing. Moreover, since the king is portrayed as Charlie Chaplin, it reminds the audience of his expulsion from America. Furthermore, the government is ridiculed by the boy via his back and forth hand movement. This is symbolic of the actions of Hitler, a dictator who caused much havoc to the world. Hence, through this symbolism, Chaplin suggests how destructive governments are for both people and society. In addition, the mockery of the King via the long shot of the boys pointing and laughing at him is symbolic of way governments undermine people that oppose them. This is apparent as the King is a representation of people in society. Therefore, Chaplin, through this scene warns society of the dangers and unfavorable ramifications of political
In 1939, Charlie Chaplin was a world famous movie star who released a movie that would be very controversial, The Great Dictator. The movie was meant to ridicule Hitler, as at that time he was at the height of his power. At the end of the movie, Chaplin delivers a speech as a Jewish barber mistaken for Chaplin’s Hitler- like dictator. Chaplin uses speech rhetoric to convey Chaplin's message of hope and light. The film did very well in the theaters and was Chaplin's most successful movie. The speech in the film, The Great Dictator, used it's influential place in society with cinema to convey a message of peace, hope, and independence.
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Charlie Chaplin is an American modern and contemporary history’s symbolical person. He is an actor and a director who was criticized severely about the society in those days through his films. One of his most famous works is the Modern Times. Modern Times is an immortal work because many people still love the film. There is a person who says, “History is repeating, so we should learn from it.” Of course, I agree partially, but simply, learning a history is not a way to reduce mistakes. We need to convey history to next generation.
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We have all seen it done before, either in real life or in the movies. A situation is funny because of the misinterpretation of someone's actions or the complete conflict of what a situation seems to be and what it really is. People come into contact with sight gags all the time. One might be trying to be sneaky and hide something and then when someone looks, one pretends to be doing something else not to get caught. One could also pantomime using an umbrella as a baseball bat. These are both basic forms of sight gags.
When a critic examines the silent films of Charles Chaplin a question that arises is whether the comedy he portrayed is a mockery of political and current issues, or a means to bring laughter to viewers. Silent films generated different emotions and thoughts since a spectator was simply watching actions rather than hearing an explanation through words. Information was cleverly construed this way and however the critic analyzed the information presented was an individual responsibility. In fact, Charles Chaplin once said, "..it is not the reality that matters in a film but what the imagination can make of if," to a young critic.[1]
As a practical sociologist, Charlie Chaplin film Modern times embodies the ideas of hyper-rationalization of Max Weber and the false consciousness of Karl Marx. His film critiques the structural evolution caused by modern society. Through satire, the film reflects the lived reality of modernity by showing how individual agency succumbs to ruthless pragmatism, and how false consciousness is taught to marginalized individuals.
The film “Modern Times,” directed by Charlie Chaplin, is set in the mid nineteen thirties. This time frame places the characters in the middle of the Great Depression and the industrial revolution. The film depicts the lifestyle and quality of living for people in this era by showing a factory worker who cannot take the monotony of working on an assembly line. The film follows the factory worker through many of his adventures throughout the film. The film’s main stars are Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard.
(YO REMEMBER TO PUT IN A HEADER THING)Films are the most widely enjoyed artform in the modern era; they give beautiful scenery, gripping stories, enthralling characters and, above all, they teach to feeling. Though mMuch of what is felt may not be around were it not for a specific pioneer in this artistic industry. His name was Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin, but his more recognizable stage name was Charlie Chaplin. At a glance he may seem to be just a funny performer, but his material would change the world forever. Charlie chaplin is the most significant filmmaker in history. (Add why by stating what you talk about in your body paragraphs)
Charles Spencer Chaplin was born on April 16th 1889 in London, England to Hannah and Charles Chaplin who were both musicians. In London he spent most of his childhood living off his own resources without much help of his parents. His siblings were raised ...