The Charlie Chaplin Festival (1917) DVD [Remastered Edition]

Product Description

Without a doubt, Charlie Chaplin remains the king of comedy. Charlies obsession with perfection in even the most commonplace scenes often drove his fellow artists up the wall. His incredible acting genius has thrilled millions over the decades and prompted Alexander Woolcott to assert, "His like has not passed this way before and we shall not see his like again". Charlie Chaplin Film Fest is a compilation of four of Charlies all-time favorite classic films from 1917. A2ZCDS have brought this old Hollywood Classic feature films on DVD. "Charlie Chaplin made the role of a comic underdog all his own. Playing a bumbling vagrant in various forms, Charlie had the audience eating out of his hand, despite the fact that most of the stories are pretty ordinary, predictable and short. Charlies incomparable acting genius ensures that the absence of the spoken word in his films is seldom noticed by the audience, who are more often than not holding their sides in sheer delight at the antics of this born entertainer. The four short vintage classics on this DVD are some of the best examples of Charlies wit and brilliance. Small wonder then that most other comedians end up as second best when compared to this astonishing and incredibly gifted actor who taught the world how to laugh despite circumstances!"

Customer Reviews:

Who Doesn't Like Chaplin?.......2006-05-24

Charlie Chaplin is so funny. I remember originally watching these movies when I was a kid on Saturday mornings. Now that I own the disk I can watch them whenever I want. The way that he can make me laugh with physical comedie is amazing. His timing is always perfect and the quality of these films is very high, considering they are from 1917. I also liked the music they choose to use with the shorts.

A2ZCDS - a big thank you.......2006-05-03

''After watching this delightful mosaic (Charlie Chaplin Film Fest) of Chaplin's best feature films, feel inspired to tell you that one of India's most famous actors - Raj Kapoor - based almost his entire career on the portrayed characters. The Film Fest accurately captures Charlie Chaplin's comic genius. A2ZCDS - a big thank you"

Very Early Chaplin.......2006-05-01

The best clip on this set is Chaplin as "The Immigrant." He is hysterical and you can see him developing into the huge star that he would later become.

Please note - these are early chaplin films and not the later ones that most people have seen. I loved them because they let me see how Chaplin developed as a comic persona. Obviously if you are looking for the classic Chaplin you will be surprised.

His talent is obvious in the clips and it's like watching a sketch being drawn of one of your favorite paintings.

Hard to tell what is on this, but any 1917 Chaplin is worth 4 stars........2005-10-11

Chaplin only did 4 films in 1917, all for Mutual. And these as well as others can be found on another DVD set called THE CHAPLIN MUTUALS from Image Entertainment. I recommend that set as it is restored from 35mm nitrate originals. This set is questionable.

(The following description came from the distributor)

This compilation of four magnificent Charlie Chaplin films from 1917 has Charlie at his hilarious best as he plays
1) an immigrant, (THE IMMIGRANT - my guess)
2) an escaped convict, (THE ADVENTURER - my guess)
3) an incurable inebriate (THE CURE - my guess)
4) and a hopeless derelict. (EASY STREET - my guess)

His regular co-stars Edna Purviance , Eric Campbell and Henry Bergman fill in with various supporting roles.
Charlie's portrayal of bumbling characters that are seldom out of trouble has the audience in splits. His inimitable acting style and trademark attire - undersized hat, inseparable walking stick, oversized shoes and a suit that all tailors would readily disown - have created a special place for Charlie in the minds of millions of fans the world over.

Average customer rating:

Disappointment

Charlie Chaplin Film Festival

Manufacturer: Vina
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Charlie Chaplin - 51 Features

Product Features:

Charlie Chaplin
B&W Classics
The Rink, The Vagabond, The Immigrant
Tillie's Punctured Romance

ASIN: B000E3UFWG

Product Description

The Chaplin shorts: The Rink, The Vagabond, and The Immigrant. Approximately 20 minutes each. PLUS the feature: Tillie's Punctured Romance.

Customer Reviews:

Disappointment.......2007-03-16

I was very disappointed that "modern" music was put along with the Silent films on this DVD. Not very authentic.

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