A documentary series examining the film making methods and techniques of Charles Chaplin. Featuring previously unseen footage from Chaplin's private film archive.
Cast
Charlie Chaplin
Self & in Out-Takes
Edna Purviance
Self & In Out-Takes
Albert Austin
Self & In Out-Takes
John Rand
Self & In Out-Takes
Harry Crocker
Self & In Out-Takes
Sydney Chaplin
Self
Jackie Coogan
Self
Lita Grey
Self
Georgia Hale
Self
Alistair Cooke
Self
Winston Churchill
Self
Sydney Chaplin
Self
Seasons & Episodes1 season · 3 episodes
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E1
E1My Happiest Years
Jan 5, 198352m
This film concentrates on the 12 Mutual films Chaplin made during a 17-month period in 1916-17, the first time he had total control over his work. By showing outtakes of scenes with different actors playing crucial roles, this film gives insight into his method of filming and developing a story.
E2
E2The Great Director
Jan 12, 198352m
This episode concentrates on problems and solutions of three feature films that Chaplin wrote, directed and starred in: "The Kid" (1921), "The Gold Rush" (1925) and "City Lights" (1931).
E3
E3Hidden Treasures
Jan 19, 198352m
Sequences that Chaplin filmed, and mostly discarded, from many of his features are shown, including a lengthy one from "The Professor" (1923), which was never released.
About Unknown Chaplin
Unknown Chaplin is a documentary series on ITV1. The show first aired on Jan 5, 1983 and currently has 1 season and 3 episodes. Unknown Chaplin has ended. It has a rating of 8.3/10 based on 12 votes. The cast includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Albert Austin, John Rand, Harry Crocker.
