Chaplin Today: City Lights (2003)
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.
Director: Serge Bromberg
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: May 14, 2003
Cast
- Charlie Chaplin - Self (archive footage)
- Peter Lord - Self
Music: José Padilla
Editing: Serge Toubiana
Production: Association Chaplin, France 5, MK2 Films
Country: France
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
metropolis, tramp, tribute, filmmaking, making of, talking head, knockout, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chaplin Today: City Lights about?
- 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.
- Who directed Chaplin Today: City Lights?
- Chaplin Today: City Lights was directed by Serge Bromberg.
- Who stars in Chaplin Today: City Lights?
- Chaplin Today: City Lights stars Charlie Chaplin, Peter Lord.
- How long is Chaplin Today: City Lights?
- Chaplin Today: City Lights has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Chaplin Today: City Lights?
- Chaplin Today: City Lights is a Documentary film.
- Where was Chaplin Today: City Lights produced?
- Chaplin Today: City Lights was produced in France.