Charlie Chaplin won our most recent Twitter poll about the silent film stars of Hollywood, so Alex and Jonathan take a look at three of the Tramp's most iconic appearances: The Gold Rush (1925 & 1942), Modern Times (1936), and The Great Dictator (1940). We talk about the universality of physical comedy, Chaplin's technical innovations, and how he adapted into the sound era of film.

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5:56 - The Gold Rush

35:46 - Modern Times

1:03:05 - The Great Dictator

1:18:41 - Overall

1:33:47 - Coming Attractions

Coming Attractions:

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

The Shining (1980)

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