Perhaps the world’s most famous cinema icon and comic legend, Charlie Chaplin has entertained audiences for almost a century. Now, as modern technology provides beautifully restored and digitally remastered silent films, Chaplin is once again in the spotlight.
Born in London, England, where he began performing in vaudeville shows at the age of only eight, Chaplin went to America in 1913 and joined the famous Keystone Studios in Los Angeles. He appeared in his first film in 1914, wearing the clownish outfit that became known as ‘the little tramp’, beginning his legendary career as the world’s most recognised comedian.
In his iconic 1915 short The Tramp, Charlie saves Edna from thieves, and with high romantic hopes, goes to her father’s farm to find work. But the tramp is just not cut out for such work, causing hilarious havoc everywhere until the thieves return.
Charming, funny and historically fascinating, The Tramp is an incredible piece of comic genius not to be missed.
