Chaplin at Essanay : A Film Artist in Transition, 1915-1916

by Neibaur, James L.

• ISBN13: 9780786435128
• ISBN10: 0786435127
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-09-11
• Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc Pub

Summary

When Charlie Chaplin left Keystone Studios for more money and greater creative control at Essanay Film Manufacturing Company, he added more depth to his character, more thought to his direction, and more substance to his humor: at Essanay, he grew from a comedian to a true cinematic artist. This work carefully examines all sixteen Chaplin comedies produced at Essanay, showing Chaplin as an artist in transition from the knockabout Keystone farces to more refined, sometimes brilliant Mutual productions. From His New Job (1915) to Triple Trouble (1918), the book covers each film with key details, a history of its production, and valuable commentary that places the picture in context within Chaplin's canon.

Author Biography

James L. Neibaur is a film historian and a professional educator. He is also the author of Arbuckle and Keaton (2006), The Bob Hope Films (2005), The RKO Features (1994; paperback 2005) and co-author (with Ted Okuda) of The Jerry Lewis Films (1994).

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Chaplin at Keystone: The Artist as Apprentice	p. 11
The Essanay Studios	p. 25
The Essanay Films	p. 32
His New Job	p. 33
A Night Out	p. 46
The Champion	p. 57
In the Park	p. 68
A Jitney Elopement	p. 76
The Tramp	p. 84
By the Sea	p. 94
Work	p. 99
A Woman	p. 107
The Bank	p. 113
Shanghaied	p. 121
A Night in the Show	p. 126
Chaplin Signs with Mutual	p. 133
Police	p. 135
Burlesque on Carmen	p. 144
Triple Trouble	p. 158
Mutual and After	p. 169
His Regeneration	p. 179
Edna Purviance	p. 182
Chaplin's Post-Essanay Film List	p. 188
Supporting Players	p. 191
Compilation Films and Anthologies Featuring Chaplin Essanay Footage	p. 200
Chaplin Cartoons	p. 203
Bibliography	p. 205
Index	p. 209
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