Unknown Chaplin (1983-1983)
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- 2h 36min
- Documentary, Comedy
- TV Mini Series
Using in part rare out-take footage, the film-making methods and techniques of Charles Chaplin are explored.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 3 nominations.
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Series Cast
| James Mason | ... |
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| Hans-Joachim Kulenkampff | ... |
Narrator (German Version)
(3 episodes, 1983)
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| Jackie Coogan | ... |
Self
(1 episode, 1983)
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| Virginia Cherrill | ... |
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(1 episode, 1983)
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| Lita Grey | ... |
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(1 episode, 1983)
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| Robert Parrish | ... |
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(1 episode, 1983)
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| Georgia Hale | ... |
Self
(1 episode, 1983)
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| Dean Riesner | ... |
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(1 episode, 1983)
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| Alistair Cooke | ... |
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(1 episode, 1983)
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| Geraldine Chaplin | ... |
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(unknown episodes)
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| Douglas Fairbanks | ... |
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| Sydney Chaplin | ... |
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Production Companies
Distributors
- Thames Television (1983) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Network DVD (2006) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Old Gold Media (2024) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) (1986) (United States) (tv)
- A&E Home Video (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- KSM (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- NHK Sôgô (1989) (Japan) (tv) (shortened version)
- Vídeo Network (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Bison Archives (stills provided by)
- Black Inc., A.G. (appreciation for Mutual out-takes)
- Kobal Collection (stills provided by)
- Rohauer Collection (appreciation for Mutual out-takes)
- Roy Export Company Establishment (appreciation for Mutual out-takes)
- Roy Export Company Establishment (stills provided by)
- The National Film Archive (appreciation for Mutual out-takes)
Storyline
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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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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Edited from The Professor (1919). See more » |
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| Crazy Credits | Those actors not marked uncredited were credited by the narrator or by subtitles. See more » |