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,... more » often associated with his popular "Little Tramp" character; the man with the toothbrush mustache, bowler hat, bamboo cane and a funny walk. The dynamic collection features 5 double-sided DVDs containing 57 of his most beloved short films from 1914-1921 that showcase Chaplin's legendary talent as a performer, writer, producer and director. * BONUS DVD - Road to Rio, the Oscar® nominated comedy starring Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour. Making a Living (15 mins), Kid Auto Races at Venice (11 mins), Mabel's Strange Predicament (17 mins) Between Showers (15 mins), Film Johnnie (15 mins), Tango Tangles aka Charlie's Recreation (12 mins) His Favorite Pastime (16 mins), Cruel, Cruel Love (16 mins), The Star Boarder aka The Landlady's Pet (16 mins), Twenty Minutes of Love (20 mins), Caught in a Cabaret (33 mins), A Busy Day (6 mins), The Fatal Mallet (18 mins), The Knockout (27 mins), Mabel's Married Life (17 mins), Laughing Gas (16 mins), Face on the Bar Room Floor (14 Mins), Recreation (7 mins), The Masquerader (16 mins), His New Profession aka The Good for Nothing (16 mins), The Rounders (16mins), The New Janitor (16 Mins), Those Love Pangs aka The Rival Masters (16 mins), His Musical Career aka Musical Tramp (16 mins), Getting Acquainted (16 mins), His New Job (32 mins), The Night Out (33 mins), The Champion (33 mins), Dough and Dynamite (33 mins), In the Park (32 mins), The Tramp (32 mins), By the Sea (16 mins), Work (31 mins), A Woman (20 mins), The Bank (33 mins), Shanghaied (30 mins) A night in the Show (30 mins), Burlesque on Carmen (37 mins), Police (30 mins), The Floorwalker (30 mins), The Fireman (32 mins) The Vagabond (34 mins), One A.M. (34 mins), The Count (34 mins), The Pawnshop (32 mins), Behind the Screen (30 mins), The Rink (30 mins), Easy Street (19 mins), The Cure (31 mins), The Immigrant (24 mins), The Adventurer (31 mins), Triple Trouble (23 mins) The Bond (5 mins), Shoulder Arms (46 mins), Sunnyside (41mins), A Day's Pleasure (25 mins), The Kid (60 mins ) Bonus Disc: Road to Rio (90 mins)« less
Warren Cancilla | newbury park, ca United States | 10/10/2007
(1 out of 5 stars)
"I was thrilled when I bought this video because it contained 57 short films by one of the early masters. I couldn't have been more let down. It is obvious that the makers of this DVD had no interest in their subject other than to make money off of him. The most annoying and consistent element in this selection of videos is how they formatted the videos to fit the TV screen: In the same way that widescreen converted to full screen cuts off the sides of the film, these films were carelessly squeezed into a format that frequently cut off the top (People's HEADS) or bottom of the screen. Whole segments are run where you don't see above a person's mouth. It is infuriating."