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Charlie Chaplin's humorous way of boxing - Charlie Chaplin poses in the boxing ring
“There are no signposts at the crossroads of life.” – Charlie Chaplin poses in the boxing ring
The entire film THE CHAMPION (1915) Charlie Chaplin poses in the boxing ring
Charlie Chaplin (born Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin jr., KBE, born April 16, 1889, probably in London; † December 25, 1977 in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland) was a British actor, director, screenwriter, editor, composer, film producer and comedian.
Chaplin is considered the first global cinema star and is one of the most influential comedians in film history. His most famous role is that of “The Tramp”.The character he invented with a two-finger mustache (also Chaplin beard called), oversized trousers and shoes, tight jacket, bamboo stick in hand and too small bowler hat on his head, with the manners and dignity of a gentleman, became one Movie icon.
What became characteristic of his films was the close connection between Slapstick-Comedy and serious to tragic elements. The American Film Institute chose Chaplin as the 10th greatest male American film legend.
He began his career as a child with performances in the Music Hall.
As a comedian in the early days Silent film comedies he soon celebrated great success.
As the most popular Silent film comedian During his time he achieved artistic and financial independence.
In 1919 he co-founded Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and David Wark Griffith the film company United Artists.
Charlie Chaplin was one of the founding fathers of the US film industry - the so-called dream factory Hollywood.
Suspected of being close to communism, he was refused return to the USA after a stay abroad in 1952 during the McCarthy era.
He continued his work as an actor and director in Europe.
In 1972 he accepted his second honorary Oscar:
He won the first in 1929 for his work in the film The circus He received the second prize for his life's work. In 1973 he received the first “real” Oscar for best film score for Limelight (Limelight).
Source: Wikipedia
