Series·1983·1 season

Unknown Chaplin

Documentary

A documentary series examining the film making methods and techniques of Charles Chaplin. Featuring previously unseen footage from Chaplin's private film archive.

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My Happiest YearsE1 · 52 min

This film concentrates on the 12 Mutual films Chaplin made during a 17-month period in 1916-17, the first time he had total control over his work. By showing outtakes of scenes with different actors playing crucial roles, this film gives insight into his method of filming and developing a story.

The Great DirectorE2 · 52 min

This episode concentrates on problems and solutions of three feature films that Chaplin wrote, directed and starred in: "The Kid" (1921), "The Gold Rush" (1925) and "City Lights" (1931).

Hidden TreasuresE3 · 52 min

Sequences that Chaplin filmed, and mostly discarded, from many of his features are shown, including a lengthy one from "The Professor" (1923), which was never released.

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12 credited

Charlie Chaplin
Charlie ChaplinSelf & in Out-Takes
Edna Purviance
Edna PurvianceSelf & In Out-Takes
Albert Austin
Albert AustinSelf & In Out-Takes
John Rand
John RandSelf & In Out-Takes
Harry Crocker
Harry CrockerSelf & In Out-Takes
Sydney Chaplin
Sydney ChaplinSelf
Jackie Coogan
Jackie CooganSelf
Lita Grey
Lita GreySelf
Georgia Hale
Georgia HaleSelf
Alistair Cooke
Alistair CookeSelf
Winston Churchill
Winston ChurchillSelf
Sydney Chaplin
Sydney ChaplinSelf

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