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Unknown Chaplin A masterpiece about a master.

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

Documentary

Unknown Chaplin A masterpiece about a master.

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

Documentary

Created By
First Aired on: Jan 05, 1983
Popularity: 1.5338: 10 votes
Networks: (GB)
Production: Thames Television (GB)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 4 episodes

Miniseries

Aired 43 years ago

4 Episodes

Episode 1My Happiest Years52 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.
Episode 2The Great Director52 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).
Episode 3Hidden Treasures52 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.
Episode 5The Making of The Tramp min
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