Paul Byrnes on Charlie Chaplin's movie centenary

By Paul Byrnes
July 27 2014 - 12:15am
Charlie Chaplin in <i>The Great Dictator</i>.
Charlie Chaplin in <i>The Great Dictator</i>.

As the First World War began, 100 years ago, Charles Chaplin was making his first movies in Hollywood. While Europe tore itself apart, he became the biggest star the world had ever seen, the first truly international star. He changed not just the idea of what was funny, but the way that comedy was filmed. His talent as a director matched his talent as an actor almost from the start.

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