The real Chaplin is a tragedian
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Title
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The real Chaplin is a tragedian
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Creator
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Odhams Press
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Date
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1924
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Description
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According to this fascinating article about the Hollywood celebrity, the real Charles Spencer Chaplin was a tragic figure.
The observant eye may detect throughout his comedy that his entire propensity was to take on the serious and terrible aspects in life. Comedy comes naturally to him; tragedy is his essence. The strongest comedic moments in Chaplin's films are your favorites; the moments you remember are his disillusionment and disappointment.
The Kid (1921) distinguishes out among Chaplin's pictures because it has a compassionate tone alongside pathos, and it is a record of humanity in which the darkest periods dominate. I dare to predict that Chaplin will make us cry faster than we would laugh.
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Scholarly Significance
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This shows Chaplin is indeed a tragedian in a way.
From the numerous touching episodes of The Kid (1921) mentioned in the article, it is clear that Chaplin can indeed make the audience laugh and cry at the same time. The touching episodes in the film add to the tragic atmosphere of the film.
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Identifier
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pictu78odha
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Cataloguer
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Yuan Yuan
