Which 1925 Chaplin comedy used 231,000 feet of film?
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The silent genius behind the camera

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Master of The world of Charlie Chaplin

Ch 2 · The silent genius behind the camera
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Through the Bell and Howell lens—(oh-oh!) Rollie made the magic commence! (magic commence!)

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schopenhauer Composing the soundtrack of silent cinema

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Composing the soundtrack of silent cinema

schopenhauer Though he couldn't read sheet music, Chaplin composed the iconic scores for his own films.

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The ultimate perfectionist of Hollywood

schopenhauer Chaplin was famous for shooting hundreds of takes to get a single scene exactly right.

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Charlie's Silent Spin
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schopenhauer Spin the film reels to discover the secrets of Charlie Chaplin's legendary silent movies.

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Fun Fact

The shoe feast: The boot Chaplin ate in 'The Gold Rush' was made of licorice, causing him severe digestive issues after multiple takes.

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Glossary
director (noun)
A person who supervises the actors and directs the making of a film. Charlie Chaplin directed, wrote, and starred in his landmark 1921 silent film, The Kid.

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Gossip

Would you watch a completely silent modern movie?

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Quiz

Why did Charlie Chaplin resist transitioning to 'talkies' (sound films) for over a decade?

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schopenhauer Taking control of his own art

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What object did Charlie Chaplin famously cook and eat in a scene from 'The Gold Rush'?

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Which film studio did Charlie Chaplin co-found in 1919 to control his own distribution?

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What is the title of the famous song composed by Charlie Chaplin for his film 'Modern Times'?

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For which 1925 classic comedy did Charlie Chaplin shoot over 231,000 feet of film?

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Which 1931 Chaplin film was released as a silent movie years after talking pictures became the industry standard?

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How did Charlie Chaplin compose complex musical scores without knowing how to read sheet music?

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Which famous actress co-founded United Artists alongside Charlie Chaplin in 1919?

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