Tag Archives: Charlie Chaplin

The Books: “Kiss Me Like A Stranger: My Search for Love and Art” (Gene Wilder)

Posted on November 20, 2008 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Entertainment Biography/Memoir: Kiss Me Like A Stranger: My Search for Love and Art, by Gene Wilder There’s a magic about Gene Wilder. It is hard to describe or pin down, and maybe that’s the biggest part of … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Sunday

Posted on March 3, 2008 by sheila

Recuperative. Soft. No drain on my brain. Getting into the moment. Being able to sink into the present. Just take your time. Take your time. Mitchell and I headed out at around 9:30 a.m. to get down to Southport … … Continue reading →

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“I’m emotional about most things but objective about my work.”

Posted on January 3, 2008 by sheila

An interesting interview with Charlie Chaplin from 1950. I like the bit about needing an actress who could “act like Duse and dance like Pavlova” …

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James Agee on silent comedy

Posted on August 1, 2005 by sheila

James Agee wrote a piece for Life magazine called “Comedy’s Greatest Era” which appeared on September 3, 1949. It was Agee’s tribute to the masters of silent films – the Charlie Chaplins, the Buster Keatons, and more. If you are … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday to the Little Tramp

Posted on April 16, 2005 by sheila

“Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.” – Charlie Chaplin

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