
Unknown Chaplin
A masterpiece about a master.
1983•52m•8.2/10
Documentary
Ratings
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8.2/10(11)
A documentary series examining the film making methods and techniques of Charles Chaplin. Featuring previously unseen footage from Chaplin's private film archive.
Production
Thames Television
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
January 5, 1983
Last Aired
April 16, 2019
Networks
ITV1
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
My Happiest Years
Air date: 1983-01-05
This film concentrates on the 12 Mutual films Chaplin made during a 17-month period in 1916-17, the first time he had total control over his work. By showing outtakes of scenes with different actors playing crucial roles, this film gives insight into his method of filming and developing a story.
E2
The Great Director
Air date: 1983-01-12
This episode concentrates on problems and solutions of three feature films that Chaplin wrote, directed and starred in: "The Kid" (1921), "The Gold Rush" (1925) and "City Lights" (1931).
E3
Hidden Treasures
Air date: 1983-01-19
Sequences that Chaplin filmed, and mostly discarded, from many of his features are shown, including a lengthy one from "The Professor" (1923), which was never released.
E5
The Making of The Tramp
Air date: 2019-04-16






































