The Chaplin Revue
The Chaplin Revue

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The Chaplin Revue

1959
Movie
119 min
English

Three Chaplin silent comedies "A Dog's Life", "Shoulder Arms", and "The Pilgrim" are strung together to form a single feature length film. Chaplin provides new music, narration, and a small amount of new connecting material. "Shoulder Arms" is now described as taking place in a time before "the atom bomb".

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IMDb7.3/10
Director: Charles ChaplinGenres: Comedy, Compilation

Plot Summary

The Chaplin Revue is a compilation film released in 1959, featuring three of Charlie Chaplin's earlier short films: 'The Immigrant' (1917), 'Easy Street' (1917), and 'The Adventurer' (1917). These shorts showcase Chaplin's iconic Tramp character navigating various social and economic challenges with his signature blend of slapstick humor and pathos. The film was released by Arthur Jarrett to capitalize on the enduring popularity of Chaplin's work.

Critical Reception

As a compilation of already established and highly regarded short films, 'The Chaplin Revue' was generally received as a welcome opportunity for audiences to revisit Chaplin's early genius. Critics acknowledged the enduring comedic brilliance and technical mastery of these shorts, though some noted that the framing device and later release date lessened the impact compared to their original theatrical runs.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for showcasing Chaplin's early comedic brilliance and physical performance.

  • Recognized as a valuable collection of seminal silent comedies.

  • Acknowledged as a good introduction to Chaplin's Tramp character for new audiences.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this compilation film is not readily available, but the individual shorts are widely celebrated for their humor and historical significance.

Awards & Accolades

None notable as a compilation film, but the individual shorts 'Easy Street', 'The Immigrant', and 'The Adventurer' are considered classics of silent cinema and have been recognized for their historical and artistic merit.

Fun Fact

While 'The Chaplin Revue' was released in 1959, the three shorts it features ('The Immigrant', 'Easy Street', and 'The Adventurer') were all originally produced and released in 1917 by the Mutual Film Corporation.

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