Hollywood organist Dean Lemire will be performing his original score on our Mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ.
Legendary actor Charlie Chaplin stars as The Little Tramp who stumbles upon an abandoned baby in the alley and takes him into his care, in this landmark silent film.
This is one of the most famous silent films of all time and is regarded as the first-ever comedy-drama. Not only was it Chaplin’s first full-length film, (6 Reels of Joy) It was the first film that he wrote, produced, and directed….argued by many that this film was Chaplin’s most personal and autobiographical work.
Seven year old, Jackie Coogan, steals the show as “the kid”... in the memorable role that launched his career.
He is probably most remembered today for one of his last acting roles...as “Uncle Fester” in the Addams Family television series.
We will also be screening a rare short film from the Thanhouser collection.
REVIEWS:
Rotten Tomatoes - Tomato Meter: 100%. Audience Score: 95% (over 10,000 ratings!)
"While it will move people to uproarious laughter and keep them in a state of un-easing delight, it also will touch hearts and win sympathy, not only for the star, but for his leading woman, and little Jackie Coogan." - Variety
"Every single one of Chaplin's features is a classic, but The Kid is his first, and one of his greatest in terms of personal progression and artistic ambition -- plus, one of the most emotionally heart-wrenching child performances ever put to celluloid."- The Front Row
"Projects such emotional veracity while getting such constant giggles that if there ever was a legitimate use of the cliche 'you'll laugh, you'll cry,' this is it." - Rob Blackwelder - Spliced Wire
Legendary actor Charlie Chaplin stars as The Little Tramp who stumbles upon an abandoned baby in the alley and takes him into his care, in this landmark silent film.
This is one of the most famous silent films of all time and is regarded as the first-ever comedy-drama. Not only was it Chaplin’s first full-length film, (6 Reels of Joy) It was the first film that he wrote, produced, and directed….argued by many that this film was Chaplin’s most personal and autobiographical work.
Seven year old, Jackie Coogan, steals the show as “the kid”... in the memorable role that launched his career.
He is probably most remembered today for one of his last acting roles...as “Uncle Fester” in the Addams Family television series.
We will also be screening a rare short film from the Thanhouser collection.
REVIEWS:
Rotten Tomatoes - Tomato Meter: 100%. Audience Score: 95% (over 10,000 ratings!)
"While it will move people to uproarious laughter and keep them in a state of un-easing delight, it also will touch hearts and win sympathy, not only for the star, but for his leading woman, and little Jackie Coogan." - Variety
"Every single one of Chaplin's features is a classic, but The Kid is his first, and one of his greatest in terms of personal progression and artistic ambition -- plus, one of the most emotionally heart-wrenching child performances ever put to celluloid."- The Front Row
"Projects such emotional veracity while getting such constant giggles that if there ever was a legitimate use of the cliche 'you'll laugh, you'll cry,' this is it." - Rob Blackwelder - Spliced Wire
Cast: Charles Chaplin, Jackie Coogan and Edna Purviance
Director: Charles Chaplin
Run time: 80 mins
Format: Digital
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