Study of Charlie Chaplin's films, written for the Masters of Cinema series, discussing his career from his early days in London's music hall through his silent comedy masterpieces to his later film such as 'Monsieur Verdoux', 'The Countess from Hong Kong' and 'Limelight.' The book examines his comic techniques in the context of contemporary styles of mime and slapstick, as well as his difficult relationship with American culture and politics. First published in French in 2007
| Item number | 67279 |
|---|---|
| Category | Book |
| Type | Biography |
| Language | English |
| Country of origin | France |
| Related people | Jerome Larcher (Author) |
| Charlie Chaplin (Subject) |
Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection