The birth of the Tramp
The silent genius behind the camera
Speaking up and stepping out
Legacy, myths, and bizarre facts
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Master of The world of Charlie Chaplin
schopenhauer Chaplin used precise physical pantomime to make audiences laugh and cry without speaking a word.
schopenhauer The iconic Tramp character was created in a rush using mismatched clothing from a studio wardrobe.
schopenhauer Test your knowledge of Charlie Chaplin's iconic Tramp character with Charlie's Silent Stroll, an interactive history and filmography trivia game.
Chaplin's mustache: Charlie Chaplin wore a fake mustache as the Tramp to look older without hiding his facial expressions.
A person who travels from place to place on foot in search of work or as a vagrant. Charlie Chaplin debuted his iconic character in the 1914 Keystone Studios comedy, Kid Auto Races at Venice.
What type of physical comedy, relying on visual gags and falling, did Charlie Chaplin master?
In which year did Charlie Chaplin build his own independent film studio in Hollywood?
Why did Charlie Chaplin assemble the Tramp's costume with mismatched, oversized clothing?
How old was Charlie Chaplin when he signed a record-breaking $670,000 contract in 1916?
Where did Charlie Chaplin spend part of his childhood due to his family's extreme poverty?
Which iconic character did Charlie Chaplin debut in the 1914 film 'Kid Auto Races at Venice'?
What was the name of the early film studio where Charlie Chaplin first created his famous Tramp costume?