Charles Spencer Chaplin is considered a genius of the big screen, of humor, satire and provocative style of the artistic stage. He was born in 1889 in London, England. He is the author of the style that came to be called slapstick comedy. His work was divided into the roles of actor, soundtrack composer and script author.
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His films addressed everyday themes and he made fun of dramatic themes, using characters who suffered from evils imposed by society. For Chaplin, the human drama was transformed into laughter, but this invoked a subtle reflection in those who watched his works. At the beginning of his acting work, Chaplin played the tramp Carlitos, whose trademark was his mustache, cane and bowler hat. Carlitos was extremely sensitive and naive and got involved in light adventures. Anyone who wants to appreciate this work of art can watch the films “In Search of Gold” and “City Lights”.
Chaplin was bold in making a satirical parody of the feared Adolf Hitler, during the Second World War. This work is called “The Great Dictator”.
The United Artists film company, created in 1915, was created by him. The company was responsible for shooting most of its films.
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After 1952, Chaplin chose Switzerland to live: in fact the move was not exactly optional. He had just gone through a disagreement with the US government, who suspended his visa to stay in the country. For Americans, Chaplin was endowed with anti-American behavior. This was true, but the problem is that in these cases, American leaders did not interpret their approach as a work of art, but as a provocation. In the film “A King in New York”, he made fun of the anti-communist wave that dominated the United States in the 1950s.
“The Countess from Hong Kong” was the last film released by the artist, in 1966.
Regarding awards, the USA gave him an honorary Oscar in 1972. Three years later, he would again be honored with England's most noble title, and would become Sir Charles Chaplin. He died in 1977 in Switzerland.
