Charlie Chaplin Movies

A long-retired director of early silent films recalls his exciting career as a filmmaker.

In this visual essay, Charles Chaplin biographer Jeffrey Vance, author of "Chaplin: Genius of the Cinema", draws upon a wealth of photography as well...

Charlie and his partner are to deliver a piano to 666 Prospect St. and repossess one from 999 Prospect St.

A short documentary about the making of "The Great Dictator."

Pioneer filmmaker J. Stuart Blackton was intrigued by the idea of a film about the history of the movies as early as 1915. He finally released a...

Documentary about the early career of Charlie Chaplin.

In April 1918, a disease of unknown origin swept across the five continents. In 18 months, millions of lives that had not been taken by the war were...

A biographical documentary about the great British actor and director Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977), from rags to riches, from the slums of London to...

The story of Swedish silent film actress Sigrid Holmquist's life (1899-1970), by using the silent film medium. It consists of already existing film...

A documentary which explores the lives and tragic deaths of Marceline Orbes and Francis "Slivers" Oakley, the suicidal clowns who inspired Charlie...

An examination of Charles Chaplin's final starring film.

Footage from the premiere of Charlie Chaplin's 1928 film 'The Circus'.

Documentary taking a look at the career of Jackie Coogan who was considered the first child star.

A compilation of early-day silent films that serves as a glimpse back to the formative days of the movie industry as a salute to Hollywood's Golden...

Documentary filmmaker Védrès' first semi-fictional feature was released in France in 1949 as La Vie Commence Demain. The film made it...

Short documentary about Chaplin's year at Essanay. Clips from Chaplin films but also from other Essanay films.

Bob Monkhouse introduces the golden age of slapstick comedy.

A video essay on Charlie Chaplin's film "Limelight" (1952).

African filmmaker Idrissa Ouedraogo (YAABA) discusses the influence that Charlie Chaplin has been on his work, along with archival footage of...

A short documentary in the Chaplin Today series about Chaplin's "Monsieur Verdoux." Includes an interview with Claude Chabrol, whose 1963 film...