Unknown Chaplin

52min

Documentary

A documentary series examining the film making methods and techniques of Charles Chaplin. Featuring previously unseen footage from Chaplin's private film archive.

Episodes

Cast

My Happiest Years

1. My Happiest Years

52min

5th Jan 1983

This film concentrates on the 12 Mutual films Chaplin made during a 17-month period in 1916-17, the first time he had total control over his work. By showing outtakes of scenes with different actors playing crucial roles, this film gives insight into his method of filming and developing a story.

The Great Director

2. The Great Director

52min

12th Jan 1983

This episode concentrates on problems and solutions of three feature films that Chaplin wrote, directed and starred in: "The Kid" (1921), "The Gold Rush" (1925) and "City Lights" (1931).

Hidden Treasures

3. Hidden Treasures

52min

19th Jan 1983

Sequences that Chaplin filmed, and mostly discarded, from many of his features are shown, including a lengthy one from "The Professor" (1923), which was never released.

The Making of The Tramp

5. The Making of The Tramp

16th Apr 2019

First air date

5th Jan 1983

Last air date

16th Apr 2019

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

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