I am so excited to be co-hosting “The Little Tramp” Blogathon with Domi at Little Bits of Classics. The Blogathon will be held on April 14, 15, and ending on the 16, which marks 129 years since he was born. A great comedian, a pioneer in the early days of cinema, we feel he deserves a great celebration!
Please follow the link below to sign up. Looking forward to seeing you all in April!
Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin, also known as Charlie or The Little Tramp, was born 129 years ago, on the 16th of April, 1889. Seeing this as an opportunity to celebrate together, Christina Wehner and I have decided to host a blogathon in his honour between the 14th and 16th of April.
via Announcing the Charlie Chaplin Blogathon – Celebrating The Little Tramp — Little Bits of Classics
silverscreenclassicsblog
February 18, 2018 at 5:25 pm
HI Christina! This is very exciting and have registered via the Google Docs form. I think I’m the first to register 🙂 Looking forward to it and have chosen ‘City Lights” (1931) to review. Best regards, paul from Silver Screen Classics
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christinawehner
February 18, 2018 at 5:53 pm
Yay! So glad you can join! I will definitely be looking forward to reading about City Lights – such a great film!
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Movie Movie Blog Blog
February 19, 2018 at 6:16 am
Christina: I would love to particpate, but when I try to enter via you Google Doc, it tells me that my blog’s URL is invalid, even though I know I’m using the correct address. I would like to write about the movie The Great Dictator, and I’d also like to write about the Chaplin vs. Keaton debate. My blog’s URL is http://moviemovieblogblog.wordpress.com
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christinawehner
February 20, 2018 at 10:10 am
So glad to have you! I will put it all in manually and check to see if I can make the Google Doc work. Thanks for telling me!
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The Animation Commendation
February 19, 2018 at 6:45 am
You know, as a classic film fan, I’ve actually never seen a Charlie Chaplin film before! But, I have seen the Robert Downey Jr. film, Chaplin; does that count?
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christinawehner
February 20, 2018 at 10:12 am
Hmm…it’s close! 🙂 It’s funny how certain actors escape us. I still; haven’t seen a Mae West film and I really like the pre-code era!
The Gold Rush or The Kid are really awesome films to start with, though all his silent films are great.
Was the Chaplin film with Downey Jr. good? I’ve never seen it, but wondered about it.
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The Animation Commendation
February 20, 2018 at 6:16 pm
I generally like biopics, so I was pleased with the Chaplin movie. And it was a biopic that focused on a classic Hollywood era, so of course, I loved that, lol. I dunno how accurate it was, but I think overall, I enjoyed it. It’s directed by Richard Attenborough.
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christinawehner
February 20, 2018 at 8:52 pm
It sounds very interesting – I might have to see that. 🙂
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Patricia Nolan-Hall (@CaftanWoman)
February 19, 2018 at 11:56 am
Hi. I’d love to join up with a look at my favourite Chaplin movie, The Circus.
http://www.caftanwoman.com/
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christinawehner
February 20, 2018 at 10:13 am
Yay! Will be looking forward to reading about it!
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rebeccadeniston
February 21, 2018 at 12:58 pm
Hi, Christina! I’d like to write about Charlie’s time in Niles, California. It might be a quickie, but it should be interesting. 🙂 Oh, and I tried the Google doc, but it won’t take my blog URL either–it only wants e-mail addresses.
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christinawehner
February 21, 2018 at 1:56 pm
Oh no! Thanks for telling me! I’ll try to fix that.
Sounds like a great topic! Will definitely be looking forward to reading about it! 🙂
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rebeccadeniston
February 21, 2018 at 6:39 pm
Thanks, Christina, and I hope so! I used to live in Fremont, where Niles is incorporated, so I would see the train depot where Chaplin filmed pretty frequently. It’ll be fun to research it further.
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christinawehner
February 21, 2018 at 7:22 pm
Wow, that’s cool! It sounds like fun!
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rebeccadeniston
February 21, 2018 at 10:49 pm
Yeah, I think it will be! 🙂
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Realweegiemidget Reviews
March 21, 2018 at 11:34 pm
Hi there, would it be ok to do a trailer review on his biopic, Chaplin with Robert Downey Jnr? from Gill at Realweegiemidget Reviews, thought I would check this out with you before signing up.
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christinawehner
March 22, 2018 at 11:28 am
A review on the trailer of his biopic? That would be wonderful! I’ve actually never seen the biopic with Down Jr and have always been rather curious about it.
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Realweegiemidget Reviews
March 22, 2018 at 11:39 am
That’s right, not seen the film either. Thanks – don’t have time to do the full movie, but so want to check it out too.
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christinawehner
March 22, 2018 at 11:48 am
Sounds like a great idea for a topic!! 🙂
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Realweegiemidget Reviews
March 22, 2018 at 12:30 pm
I’ve found some videos about his portrayal of Chaplin so it might develop into that more than a trailer post. But I couldnt resist it as do love a good biopic.
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christinawehner
March 22, 2018 at 7:33 pm
That sounds intriguing! It must be quite an undertaking to play someone as iconic as Chaplin.
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Realweegiemidget Reviews
March 22, 2018 at 10:57 pm
That’s what I was thinking, so will be an interesting project, so will probably add that angle too. Also looks an amazing supporting cast, Penelope Ann Miller, Kevin Kline and Marisa Tomei. I’ve added my post to add my review on the day telling of his life, would that be the best day?
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christinawehner
March 23, 2018 at 9:36 am
I think so, though Misc. could also work. Whichever day works best for you!
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Realweegiemidget Reviews
March 23, 2018 at 10:05 am
Cool, expect my post on the Misc day and then I can also add about his challenges playing Chaplin.
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christinawehner
March 23, 2018 at 11:41 am
Awesome!
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Realweegiemidget Reviews
March 23, 2018 at 12:22 pm
Thanks for the support!
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Movie Movie Blog Blog
April 8, 2018 at 2:35 pm
My first blogathon post, about “Chaplin vs. Keaton,” is now live at: https://moviemovieblogblog.wordpress.com/2018/04/08/charlie-chaplin-vs-buster-keaton-who-cares/
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christinawehner
April 8, 2018 at 4:55 pm
Thanks so much! Can’t wait to read it. I will put it up officially next week, if that is okay, in our wrap-up. Looking forward to it very much!
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Movie Movie Blog Blog
April 9, 2018 at 1:30 am
Sure, that’s fine!
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Movie Movie Blog Blog
April 8, 2018 at 2:53 pm
My second blogathon post, about THE GREAT DICTATOR, is now live at: https://moviemovieblogblog.wordpress.com/2018/04/08/12927/
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christinawehner
April 8, 2018 at 4:55 pm
Wonderful – thanks!
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