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1 day ago · Running just six reels when it was initially released in 1921, and re-edited by Chaplin himself in 1971, the version of The Kid most often available today is just 53 minutes long, yet it tells a complete, delightful story sure to hook its viewers on Chaplin, silent comedy, or silent melodrama.
4 days ago · Skilled acrobatic comedians like Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, and Charlie Chaplin were enormously popular in the silent era, as were their more verbally dexterous talking picture successors the Marx Brothers and W.C. Fields.
3 days ago · Here are some examples of the great talent of black and white movie stars: Charlie Chaplin's performance in "City Lights" (1931) is a masterclass in physical comedy. He uses his body and facial expressions to create a character that is both hilarious and heartbreaking.
4 days ago · Chaplin directed three silent features for United Artists: A Woman of Paris (1923), his great comic epic The Gold Rush (1925), and The Circus (1928), which was released after the introduction of sound into motion pictures.
5 days ago · 610 votes. Arguably one of the funniest movies ever made, this classic '80s spoof of disaster films features non-stop puns, visual gags, and pratfalls. With a star-studded cast including Leslie Nielsen, Robert Hays, and Julie Hagerty, it's no wonder this film's mile-high humor still soars today.
5 days ago · In celebration of athletes everywhere, here are 36 of the greatest sports movies of all time. 36. Fearless (2006) Many martial arts movies double as sports films: Bloodsport (1988), Kickboxer ...
5 days ago · The film's clever blend of physical comedy, biting political satire, and a powerful call for peace showcases the many facets of Chaplin's genius, resulting in a cinematic masterpiece that remains relevant today.
