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A documentary series examining the film making methods and techniques of Charles Chaplin. Featuring previously unseen footage from Chaplin's private film archive.
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Season 1

  • My Happiest Years
    8.2/1048 votes

    My Happiest Years

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/1983

    This film concentrates on the 12 Mutual films Chaplin made during a 17-month period in 1916-17, the first time he had total control over his work. By showing outtakes of scenes with different actors playing crucial roles, this film gives insight into his method of filming and developing a story.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Great Director
    7.7/1046 votes

    The Great Director

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/1983

    This episode concentrates on problems and solutions of three feature films that Chaplin wrote, directed and starred in: "The Kid" (1921), "The Gold Rush" (1925) and "City Lights" (1931).

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Hidden Treasures
    7.9/1048 votes

    Hidden Treasures

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/1983

    Sequences that Chaplin filmed, and mostly discarded, from many of his features are shown, including a lengthy one from "The Professor" (1923), which was never released.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Making of The Tramp
    N/A/100 votes

    The Making of The Tramp

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/16/2019

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    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown