These full-length works represent the height of Chaplin's creative control, often released through United Artists, which he co-founded. Charlie Chaplin's Feature Films: A Review
Charles Spencer Chaplin (1889–1977) remains one of the most pivotal figures in the history of film. Rising from the Victorian music hall stages to become the first international superstar of cinema, Chaplin defined the visual language of comedy. His career spanned over 75 years, but his golden age occurred between 1914 and 1967.
In 1919, Chaplin co-founded United Artists with D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, and Douglas Fairbanks to distribute their own films. He focused exclusively on feature films, abandoning the short format.
Chaplin's career began at in 1914, where he appeared in 35 films. It was here, in the short Kid Auto Races at Venice (1914), that the world first saw the Tramp's signature bowler hat and baggy pants.
Report prepared for general educational use. All films are widely available on Blu-ray, Criterion Channel, and major streaming platforms with restoration quality.
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Chaplin was recruited by Mack Sennett’s Keystone Studios. Here, the "Tramp" character was born, though initially, the films were chaotic, slapstick-heavy, and often improvised.