| Edition |
Newly remastered. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (100 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
The Blackhawk Films collection |
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Blackhawk Films collection.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 0, NTSC; Dolby digital stereo. |
| Cast |
Charlie Chaplin, Eric Campbell, Edna Purviance (The count, The vagabond, The fireman, Behind the screen), Charlotte Mineau (The vagabond). |
| Credits |
Films restored by David H. Shepard (c1984) ; music composed and performed by Michael D. Mortilla (c1989). |
| Note |
"'The Chaplin Mutuals' have been restored several times. This unique and best edition was completely remastered in 1995 from 35mm film elements of better photographic quality than those used for any earlier edition and with the benefit of dramatically-improved digital video technologies recently developed. They are at correct projection speeds with all original intertitles" -- Container. |
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Films originally produced by Charlie Chaplin in 1916. |
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Includes program notes on container insert by Sam Gill. |
| Summary |
Between May 1916 and October 1917, Chaplin produced a series of twelve films for the Mutual Film corporation which are considered his finest short comedies. This volume presents four films in which Chaplin plays a variety of dramatic and comedic characters. The count (5th Mutual film): Charlie, a comically inept tailor's assistant, and Eric, his mountainous boss, offer rival impersonations of Count Broko in order to meet Miss Moneybags. At the Moneybags party, Charlie is sensational on the dance floor until he's put to the chase when the actual count appears. The vagabond (3rd Mutual film): Charlie, a street violinist who rescues Edna from gypsies to fall in love with, lose and ultimately regain her after she is discovered to be wealthy. The fireman (2nd Mutual film): Charlie is a clumsy but eager apprentice fireman under the crooked precinct chief. Behind the screen (7th Mutual film): A satire of life at a silent movie studio. |
| Contents |
The count (Sept. 4, 1916) -- The vagabond / photography by W.C. Foster, R.H. Totheroh, Frank D. Williams (July 10, 1916) -- The fireman / photography by W.C. Foster, R.H. Totheroh, Frank D. Williams (June 12, 1916) -- Behind the screen (Nov. 13, 1916). |
| Language |
Silent films with English intertitles and musical accompaniment. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Local Note |
Some of the Simsbury Public Library items are are part of the Hayes Collection. |
| Subject |
Chaplin, Charlie, 1889-1977.
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| Genre/Form |
Comedy films.
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Short films.
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Silent films.
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Fiction films.
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| Added Author |
Chaplin, Charlie, 1889-1977. Screenwriter. Director. Actor.
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Totheroh, Roland H., 1890-1967. Cinematographer.
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Shepard, David. Producer.
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Campbell, Eric. Actor.
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Purviance, Edna, 1896-1958. Actor.
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Mineau, Charlotte. Actor.
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Mortilla, Michael. Composer.
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Foster, W. C. (William C.), 1880-1923. Cinematographer.
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Williams, Frank D. Cinematographer.
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Mutual Film Corporation.
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Lone Star Film Corporation.
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Blackhawk Films.
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Image Entertainment (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Chaplin Mutuals. Volume 2 |
| Note |
Other title: David H. Shepard presents the Charlie Chaplin carnival |
| Added Title |
Charlie Chaplin carnival |
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Count.
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Vagabond.
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Fireman.
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Behind the screen.
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| Standard No. |
014381410129 |
| Music No. |
ID4101DSDVD Blackhawk Films |
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