Birth of the Tramp

A warm, informative stroll through silent cinema history, blending archival clips and interviews into an affectionate portrait of creative rise.

Directed by

Eric Lange, Serge Bromberg

Genres

Documentary, Tv movie

Starring

Peter Hudson, Kate Guyonvarch, David Robinson

Overview

A look back at Charlie Chaplin's early life and career, from his rough childhood and music hall success in England to his early Hollywood days and the development of his enormously popular character, the Little Tramp, also called Charlot.

How it feels

Warm, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Art, identity, class, ambition

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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