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February 5, 2014
Charlie Chaplin Invents Himself
However, on the way to the wardrobe, I thought I would dress in baggy pants, big shoes, a cane, and a derby hat. I wanted everything a contradiction: the pants baggy, the coat tight; the hat small, and the shoes large. I was undecided whether to look old or young, but remembering Sennett had expected me to be a much older man, I added a small mustache, which, I reasoned, would add age without hiding my expression. - - Lapham’s Quarterly
Posted by gerardvanderleun at February 5, 2014 11:38 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.
Your Say
Before we have to read the usual "Chaplin was a communist" crap please watch this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8jUxg81o8Q
That is Charlie Chaplin and his son plays the boy.
Posted by: Potsie at February 5, 2014 1:36 PM
Indeed. I expect that grinding of that axe to be along any moment.
Or now, maybe not.
Posted by: vanderleun at February 5, 2014 1:39 PM
Never thought he was funny or the least bit interesting. Kind of like Will Farrell.
Posted by: jack at February 5, 2014 1:55 PM
So. . . . .he wasn't a commie?
Was that clip a representation of his personal views or was it acting? Sounded to me like a cross between Karl - Uncle Joe - Alex Jones - Barock's.
Didn't he renounce his U.S. Citizenship when he jumped to Europe to live out his days?
Posted by: Geo at February 5, 2014 4:53 PM
Looks like Bob Dylan.
Posted by: ghostsniper at February 6, 2014 4:41 AM
Just entertain me.
Posted by: Mikey NTH at February 6, 2014 10:20 PM
Sometimes it’s better just to eat the soup, and not stir it.
Posted by: chasmatic at February 7, 2014 6:36 AM