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Unknown Chaplin (1983)

TV Mini-Series Documentary  -  156 min  -  Documentary | Comedy
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A documentary series examining the film making methods and techniques of Charles Chaplin.

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Season:

1

Year:

1983
Won Primetime Emmy. Another 3 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Series cast summary:
James Mason ...
Himself (1 episode, 1983)
Virginia Cherrill Virginia Cherrill ...
Herself (1 episode, 1983)
Jackie Coogan ...
Himself (1 episode, 1983)
Alistair Cooke Alistair Cooke ...
Himself (1 episode, 1983)
Lita Grey ...
Herself (1 episode, 1983)
Georgia Hale Georgia Hale ...
Herself (1 episode, 1983)
Robert Parrish Robert Parrish ...
Himself (1 episode, 1983)
Dean Riesner Dean Riesner ...
Himself (1 episode, 1983)
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Storyline

A documentary from silent film historians Kevin Brownlow and David Gill. Featuring never before seen out-takes from Chaplin's films, and other rare footage, Unknown Chaplin gives a valuable insight into the creation of Chaplin's films. Also included are interviews with people who knew and worked with Chaplin. The documentary is in three parts: My Happiest Years; Hidden Treasures; and The Great Director. Accompanied by excellent music by Carl Davis, some adapted from Chaplin's own music. Written by Sean Blake <seanpb@eagle.cc.ukans.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Film Making | Actor | TV Mini-Series | Comedian | Silent Filmmaking  | See more »

Genres:

Documentary | Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

O Chaplin que Ninguém Viu See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Thames Television See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:  | (3 parts) (including commercials)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White  | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Did You Know?

Crazy Credits

Those actors not marked uncredited were credited by the narrator or by
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Connections

Referenced in Chaplin Today: The Circus (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"Title Theme"
from The Kid
Written by Charles Chaplin See more »