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Writer:
Charles Chaplin (written by)
Release Date:
25 February 1936 (USA)
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Tagline:
He stands alone as the greatest entertainer of modern times! No one on earth can make you laugh as heartily or touch your heart as deeply...the whole world laughs, cries and thrills to his priceless genius! more
Plot:
The Tramp struggles to live in modern industrial society with the help of a young homeless woman. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
2 wins
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1 nomination
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NewsDesk:
(11 articles)
New Agers and Creationists should not be President
(From Roger Ebert's Blog. 8 December 2009, 10:51 PM, PST)
Charlie Chaplin museum to open in Swiss mansion
(From The Guardian - Film News. 26 November 2009, 3:11 AM, PST)
(From Roger Ebert's Blog. 8 December 2009, 10:51 PM, PST)
Charlie Chaplin museum to open in Swiss mansion
(From The Guardian - Film News. 26 November 2009, 3:11 AM, PST)
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The Inspiration of continuing greatness...
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Charles Chaplin | ... | A Factory Worker (as Charlie Chaplin) |
 | Paulette Goddard | ... | A Gamin |
 | Henry Bergman | ... | Cafe Proprietor |
| Tiny Sandford | ... | Big Bill (as Stanley Sandford) |
| Chester Conklin | ... | Mechanic |
| Hank Mann | ... | Burglar |
| Stanley Blystone | ... | Gamin's Father |
| Al Ernest Garcia | ... | President of the Electro Steel Corp. (as Allan Garcia) |
| Richard Alexander | ... | Prison Cellmate (as Dick Alexander) |
| Cecil Reynolds | ... | Minister |
| Mira McKinney | ... | Minister's Wife (as Myra McKinney) |
| Murdock MacQuarrie | ... | J. Widdecombe Billows (as Murdoch McQuarrie) |
| Wilfred Lucas | ... | Juvenile Officer |
| Edward LeSaint | ... | Sheriff Couler (as Ed Le Sainte) |
| Fred Malatesta | ... | Cafe Head Waiter |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
The Masses (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
87 min
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1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording Sound System)
Certification:
Singapore:PG |
Spain:T |
Portugal:M/6 |
USA:Approved (PCA #1596) |
USA:Passed (National Board of Review) |
USA:TV-G (TV rating) |
Netherlands:AL |
Argentina:Atp |
Chile:TE |
Denmark:A (2003) |
Norway:7 |
South Korea:All |
Sweden:Btl |
UK:U |
Australia:G |
West Germany:6 (bw)
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The film originally ended with Charles Chaplin's character suffering a nervous breakdown and being visited in hospital by the gamin, who has now become a nun. This ending was filmed, though apparently only still photographs from the scene exist today (they are included in the 2003 DVD release of the film). Chaplin dropped this ending and shot a different, more hopeful ending instead.
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Continuity: When Charlie goes to let the gamin into the department store, the escalators are off, allowing him to rush down the stairs going up. However, when he goes back downstairs and notices the burglars, the escalator is working, allowing him to do his stunts.
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Quotes:
A gamin:
[Last lines] What's the use of trying?
A factory worker: Buck up - never say die. We'll get along.
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A factory worker: Buck up - never say die. We'll get along.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Career Opportunities (1991)
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Soundtrack:
The Prisoner's Song
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A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERSHow much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
What is a gamin?
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Chaplin's "Modern Times" has influenced the 20th century as much as any other film could have. His portrayal of man vs. machine, individual vs. group, love vs. industry...is the framework of classic modern American "anti-progressive" thinking. Gilliam's "Brazil" is the late century equivalent. But Chaplin hit it right first, insuring generations would have the chance to relate to the challenges of their own modern times.