Charlie Chaplin, considered to be one of the most pivotal stars of the early days of Hollywood, lived an interesting life both in his films and behind the camera. He is most recognized as an icon of the silent film era, often associated with his popular "Little Tramp" character; the man with the toothbrush mustache...See full bio »
2011Mr. Popper's Penguins
(writer: "CUES FROM THE CHAPLIN FILM THE CIRCUS", "CUES FROM THE CHAPLIN FILM THE GOLD RUSH", "CUES FROM THE CHAPLIN FILM SHOULDER ARMS", "CUES FROM THE CHAPLIN FILM MODERN TIMES" / as Charlie Chaplin / music: "CUES FROM THE CHAPLIN FILM THE CIRCUS", "CUES FROM THE CHAPLIN FILM THE GOLD RUSH", "CUES FROM THE CHAPLIN FILM SHOULDER ARMS", "CUES FROM THE CHAPLIN FILM MODERN TIMES" / as Charlie Chaplin)
1952Limelight
(music: "Eternally Terry's Theme" 1952 - uncredited, "The Death of Columbine" 1952 - uncredited, "The Animal Trainer" 1952 - uncredited, "Spring Is Here" 1952 - uncredited, "The Life of a Sardine" 1952 - uncredited / lyrics: "The Animal Trainer" 1952 - uncredited, "Spring Is Here" 1952 - uncredited, "The Life of a Sardine" 1952 - uncredited / performer: "The Animal Trainer" 1952 - uncredited, "Spring Is Here" 1952 - uncredited, "The Life of a Sardine" 1952 - uncredited)
1940The Great Dictator
(performer: "String Quintet in E, Op. 13 No. 5: Minuet" - uncredited)
1936Modern Times
(music: "Theme from Modern Times" 1935 - uncredited / performer: "Je cherche après Titine" 1917 - uncredited)
1931City Lights
(music: "Beautiful Wonderful Eyes" 1931 - uncredited, "Tomorrow the Sun Will Shine" 1931 - uncredited, "Happy Romance" 1931 - uncredited, "Promenade" 1931 - uncredited, "Orientale" 1931 - uncredited)
(3/29/28) Radio: Appeared on an NBC radio special: "The Dodge Hour", with D.W. Griffith, Douglas Fairbanks and John Barrymore. Sponsored by Dodge Brothers to introduce its newest automobile, it was broadcast from New York, Detroit and Hollywood. No recording is known to exist.
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Publicity Listings:
17 Biographical Movies
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46 Print Biographies
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18 Articles
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12 Magazine Cover Photos
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Even funnier than a man who has been made ridiculous is the man who, having had something funny happen to him, refuses to admit that anything out of the way has happened, and attempts to maintain his dignity. Perhaps the best example is the intoxicated man who, though his tongue and walk will give him away...
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Trivia:
In 1934, Chaplin was scheduled to serve as best man at broadcaster Alistair Cooke's marriage to Ruth Emerson (Ruth Emerson Cooke), but Charlie never showed. Reputedly, he and wife-to-be Paulette Goddard were having such a good time at Southern California's Lake Arrowhead, they decided to stay.
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