On this day in 1914 Charlie Chaplin first revealed his character "The Tramp." The character would go on to become perhaps the most recognizable figure around the world.
He wore an odd mixing of oversized clothes, and wore shoes that were far too big, this is why the Tramp shuffled about everywhere he went, it was actually how Chaplin had to walk to keep from walking right out of his shoes.
To celebrate Chaplin's creation watch the best Tramp movie (The Great Dictator is the best Chaplin movie, but alas, no tramp) Modern Times.
Chaplin was a fierce competitor for human rights, especially the rights of the labor class. This is one of the first films ever made to be primarily a political statement.
But, dont worry, there is quite a love story as well.
Scene to watch: The most famous scene in this film is when Chaplin gets caught in the gears of the conveyor belt. Both physical comedy and commentary by way of metaphor. But, the scene to watch is the final sequence. Everyone has seen Chaplins nack for physical comedy, but he also had an evident sense of drama, this is the final sequence.
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Movie for the day: Charlie Chaplin - Modern Times
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