Unknown Chaplin (1983– )

A documentary series examining the film making methods and techniques of Charles Chaplin.

Stars:

James Mason, Geraldine Chaplin, Sydney Chaplin

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 3 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
James Mason	...	Narrator (3 episodes, 1983)

Storyline

A documentary from silent film historians Kevin Brownlow and David Gill. Featuring never before seen out-takes from Chaplin's films, and other rare footage, Unknown Chaplin gives a valuable insight into the creation of Chaplin's films. Also included are interviews with people who knew and worked with Chaplin. The documentary is in three parts: My Happiest Years; Hidden Treasures; and The Great Director. Accompanied by excellent music by Carl Davis, some adapted from Chaplin's own music.

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Plot Keywords:

film making | actor | tv mini series | comedian | silent filmmaking | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 July 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

O Chaplin que Ninguém Viu

Company Credits

Production Co:

Thames Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

156 min 60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Crazy Credits

Those actors not marked uncredited were credited by the narrator or by subtitles.

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Connections

References The Count (1916)

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Soundtracks

"Title Theme"
from The Kid
Written by Charles Chaplin

User Reviews

The Follow - Up To Hollywood

When the series Hollywood was made in the late 1970s, it's producers had more than enough material for a series of over 10 episodes (as it was shown). Especially the material dealing with interviews of silent film period survivors. The producers decided to do several follow-up documentaries. Three eventually were made, about Chaplin, Keaton, and Lloyd. This was the first. Taken from the Chaplin family film vaults, it showed (in three episodes) scenes that were filmed by Chaplin from movies that were actually finished but re-cut (like CITY LIGHTS, THE CIRCUS, and THE CURE), as well as films that were made for private viewing (a film with visitor Sir Harry Lauder), and film that was created for projects that did not work out. It was a wonderful series, and all too brief - mostly due to the tragic fact that Chaplin did not save all the cut material from all his projects and films. Try to catch this on DVD.