Movie description While silent-film star Charlie Chaplin may have charmed American audiences with the onscreen antics of his loveable "Tramp" character, the actor's private life was marred by a series of public scandals t... more »hat eventually pushed him into exile. In addition to his penchant for much younger women--his fourth marriage to wife Oona (daughter of playwright Eugene O'Neill) commenced when he was 54 and she was 18, prompting speculation that he was the inspiration for Nabokov's LOLITA--Chaplin was unjustly hounded by Senator Joe McCarthy's notorious anti-Communist witch hunts, for which the U.S. revoked his visa in 1952. A bitter and disenchanted Chaplin responded by moving his family to Switzerland, where he remained until his death in 1977. This documentary chronicles Chaplin's life and career during those so-called "forgotten years" (during which he became a prolific and highly respected film-score composer) through previously unreleased archival footage and intimate interviews with his friends and family, including his children Geraldine, Michael, and Eugene.« less
"Excellent documentary of the seldom covered time of Chaplin's life circa 1950-1977. Excellent interviews with family members and friends. Best of all are the rarely seen newsreel and home movie footage and photographs. A must for the Chaplin fan. In fact, I wished it was longer than one hour , although there are extra interviews included as a bonus. One question-why were only three of Charlie's children involved in this DVD? Why didn't the others participate?
Highly recommended"
A Chaplin fan.
Claudia Viera | 08/02/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A touching and really instructive documental about the late Charlie Chaplin.I really enjoyed watching this.It tells a lot about the man.A sensitive and realistic one.I cried watching it.
A must have for any true Chaplin fan."
A great documentary for the Chaplin fan
mistermaxxx@yahoo.com | usa | 03/11/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"i saw this Documentary over the weekend&truly enjoyed how it showed Chaplin in his Life away from America. family members,friends&whatnot provide insight to the Greatness of him&also the Man. it was a very interesting&well documented account on one of the most Creative forces to ever grace this earth."
Eye candy and soul food for the Chaplin fan
kooky Kid | east coast | 09/23/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"there is so much to appreciate here, the gorgeous footage of the unique Chaplin family after Charlie was forced to live in exile in Switzerland would be enough; but there is so much more. Charlie was such a huge genius, and by definition a mass of contradictions -super confident vs insecure and generous and compassionate while still so self absorbed and angry.I found this intimate portrait so personal and insightful as well in that it covers some of his later works, music collaborations, friendships, this dvd is well worth it ."
Interesting Chaplin Background
S. Carriger | United States | 01/06/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I learn several new things about Chaplin after his forgotten years. I wont mention some of things because it would ruin the suprise if I do. But I must say it was worth the money, just wishing it was like two hours instead of one. But it just a main focus on his life after he was kicked out of America. It has people talk about how Chaplin was like and it even shows his children and they spoke about him too. Just a definite add to your Chaplin collection."