Charlie+Chaplin

Edited by Lauren K. and Austin

media type="custom" key="5490567"

**Who Was Charlie Chaplin?** Do you love comedy movies? Do you have a favorite comedic actor or actress? Well, chances are Charlie Chaplin influenced the movie or the actor. Who is Charlie Chaplin you might ask? Well he was a famous comedic actor and considered a father of silent films. Charlie Chaplin is a household name and is considered to be a cinematic genius. Throughout the early 1900’s Charlie starred in many silent films, comedies, and even some dramas. Charlie was known for the comedic way he would use body language in silent films and often his outlandish appearance. Charlie Chaplin will go down in history for the way he changed movies forever. Charlie Chaplin was born on April 16th, 1889 in London, England to father Charles Chaplin Sr. and mother Hannah Chaplin. Charlie’s parents were both used to the limelight because his father was a vocalist and an actor, and his mother a singer and an actress. However, Charlie’s life involving his family was anything but perfect. Charlie’s father was an alcoholic and neither of his parents never made enough money to provide for a family of five kids, so Charlie was put into an orphanage. In 1906, things took a turn for a better when Charlie left the orphanage to pursue an acting career as a comedian in “Karno’s Company.” Working for this company Charlie was noticed by Hollywood film mogul Mack Sennett. Mack convinced Charlie to work for him and move to Hollywood. This is where the journey began. (Biography Resource Center) As soon as Charlie embarked in life in Hollywood, he was treated as a star. He received a star dressing room that was previously used by some of cinema’s greats. Things started off slow for Charlie, sometimes going weeks without having any work. Things started to pick up when Charlie was called to dress for a comedic scene on short notice. He put together a costume of baggy pants, a ratty old shirt, a cane, and a hat. Thus his famous character “The Tramp” was born. Charlie’s new persona bought him under a new director Mabel Normand. Charlie would often disagree with Mabel on her ways of directing and would result in Charlie refusing to work. Distributors for Chaplin films soon put pressure on Mabel because of the demand. She soon let him direct, making him one of the first actors and directors. (Biography Resource Center) With Chaplin becoming a director and also an actor, this led to countless successful movies made by him and starring him. Charlie Chaplin also invented a new style of film, silent. Chaplin made silent movies successful by the way he could make people laugh by not what he said, but how he moved his body. Charlie Chaplin directed and acted in many movies that are considered modern day classes and were the bases for early cinema. Charlie Chaplin received many awards for his acting and directing and was also knighted by The Queen of England. Sadly, Chaplin died in 1977, leaving behind a legacy of greatness and inspiration. (Biography Resource Center)
 * A Diamond In The Rough**
 * A Star Is Born**
 * The Wheels Keep On Turning**

= __**Social, Political, and Economic Chart**__ =



media type="custom" key="5581607"

=**~Charlie Chaplin Quiz~ **=

1. When was Charlie Chaplin born? A May 2nd, 2001 B April 16th, 1889 C April 16th, 1898 D Never was born

2. When did Charlie Chaplin go to Hollywood ? A 1914 B 1910 C 1814 D 1856

3. What was Charlie Chaplin's parents career ? A singer and rapper B author and writer C did not work D Actor and Actress

4. When did Charlie Chaplin decide to go on camera ? A 1812 B 1913 C 1910 D 1700

5. What did Charlie Chaplin support during his time ? A Movies B Animal Testing C World War 2 D Capitalism

6. How old was Charlie Chaplin when he acted in his first actual stage show ? A Eleven B Fourteen C Eight D Five

7. What was the new style of film that Charlie Chaplin created ? A Silent B Opera C Musical D Horror

8. Who knighted Charlie Chaplin for his outstanding films ? A His Father B Micky Mouse C The Queen of England D The King of England

9. What were some of the countries in Europe that Charlie Chaplin visited ? A Germany and Berlin B Paris, Berlin, and London C Belgium, Paris, and Germany D Italy, France, and London

10. What was the first group called that Charlie Chaplin joined ? A The Nine Lancashire Gals B The Boys 2 C The Eight Lancashire lads D Mickey Mouse Club

1.B 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.D 6.B 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.C

__Information Sources Used__

Actor Charlie Chaplin is seen in the film "City Lights," 1931. N.d. //AP Images//. Web. 22 Feb. 2010.

//Actor Charlie Chaplin is seen when he was a player in Fred Karno's vaudeville// //troupe, 1914.// N.d. Associated Press. //AP Images//. Web. 22 Feb. 2010.

([|Charlie Chaplin Website]) "Charlie Chaplin." //Authors and Artists for Young Adults//. Vol. 61. Thomson Gale, 2005. Reproduced in //Biography Resource Center//. Farmington Hills, Mich.: Gale, 2010. http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/BioRC //Charlie Chaplin in "The Great Dictator."// N.d. //AP Images//. Web. 22 Feb. 2010.

//Comedian Charlie Chaplin displays Oscar he received on Monday, April 11, 1972 at// //the 44th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Music Center in Los Angeles.// //Chaplin who left the United States 20 years ago, returned to Hollywood to// //accept the honorary Oscar.//. N.d. //AP Images//. Web. 22 Feb. 2010.

Haining, Peter. //The Legend of Charlie Chaplin//. Secaucus, New Jersey : Castle , 1982. Print.

"Overview of His Life." //"Charlie Chaplin Website."// N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Mar. 2010.