Chaplin Today: 'City Lights'
In 1928, as the talkies threw the film industry and film language into turmoil, Chaplin decided that his Tramp character would not be heard. City Lights would not be a talking picture, but it would have a soundtrack. Chaplin personally composed a musical score and sound effects for the picture. With Peter Lord, the famous co-creator of Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit, we see how Chaplin became the king of slapstick comedy and the superstar of the movies.
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Chaplin Today: 'City Lights'
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 14, 2003
Runtime
0h 26m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
65%
Original Title
Chaplin Today: 'City Lights'
Production Companies
Association Chaplin, France 5, MK2 Films
Director
Serge Bromberg
Description
In 1928, as the talkies threw the film industry and film language into turmoil, Chaplin decided that his Tramp character would not be heard. City Lights would not be a talking picture, but it would have a soundtrack. Chaplin personally composed a musical score and sound effects for the picture. With Peter Lord, the famous co-creator of Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit, we see how Chaplin became the king of slapstick comedy and the superstar of the movies.