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The Art of Charlie Chaplin: A Film-by-Film Analysis

AUTHOR Harness, Kyp
PUBLISHER McFarland & Company (11/15/2007)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)
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This thorough critical study of Chaplin's films traces his acting career chronologically, from his initial appearance in 1914's Making a Living to his final starring role in 1957's A King in New York. Emphasizing Chaplin's technique and the steady evolution of his Tramp character, the author frames the biographical details of Chaplin's life within the context of his acting and filmmaking career, giving special attention to the films Chaplin directed/produced.
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ISBN-13: 9780786431939
ISBN-10: 0786431938
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 228
Carton Quantity: 34
Product Dimensions: 6.14 x 0.50 x 8.96 inches
Weight: 0.69 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
Country of Origin: US
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Performing Arts | Film - General
Performing Arts | Entertainment & Performing Arts
Grade Level: College Freshman and up
Dewey Decimal: 791.430
Library of Congress Control Number: 2007036790
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This thorough critical study of Chaplin's films traces his acting career chronologically, from his initial appearance in 1914's Making a Living to his final starring role in 1957's A King in New York. Emphasizing Chaplin's technique and the steady evolution of his Tramp character, the author frames the biographical details of Chaplin's life within the context of his acting and filmmaking career, giving special attention to the films Chaplin directed/produced.

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Author: Harness, Kyp
Kyp Harness is a versatile artist. He is a musician who has written and recorded 200 songs on 13 independent recordings. Ron Sexsmith called him "one of the finest songwriters on the planet" and the Calgary Straight said of his work: "I won't mince words: Right now, Kyp Harness is the most vital, essential Canadian singer-songwriter out there." He has also written The Art of Laurel and Hardy (McFarland, 2006) and The Art of Charlie Chaplin (McFarland, 2008), and created the web comic Mortimer the Slug. He lives in Toronto, ON.
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