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Classically Speaking:
Promoting Classic Movies in a Jaded World!

Friday, September 09, 2005

CHARLES CHAPLIN?

Charles Chaplin




SIR CHARLES CHAPLIN (1889-1977), born Charles Spencer Chaplin






Modern Times (1936)
Haven't you seen Modern Times (1936)?


Watch this and then see these other four films.



The Kid (1921) Charlie's first feature length film.
The Gold Rush (1925) A hilarious comedy.
The Great Dictator (1940) Charlie portrays Hitler and a Jewish barber.
City Lights (1931) Charlie's Tramp falls in love with a blind girl.


*Contributed by: "Anna K." Date: Sat, May 12 2001 / 00:00:14 PDT

Academy Awards®
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1927 Honorary and Other Awards: For versatility and genius in writing, acting in, directing and producing THE CIRCUS.
1927 Nominated for Best Comedy Direction: THE CIRCUS
1927 Nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role: THE CIRCUS
1940 Nominated for Writing: Best Original Screenplay: THE GREAT DICTATOR
1940 Nominated for Best Picture: THE GREAT DICTATOR — Producer
1940 Nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role: THE GREAT DICTATOR
1947 Nominated for Writing: Best Original Screenplay: MONSIEUR VERDOUX
1971 Honorary and Other Awards: For the incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century. Winner presented a Statuette.
1972 Music Scoring Awards: Best Original Dramatic Score: LIMELIGHT

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