Chaplin (Twaynes Filmmakers)

Even to those who have only a casual knowledge of film, the name Chaplin is imposing; to those who love film, it is revered. Unlike other critics, Julian Smith fully recognizes the importance of Chaplin's sound films-in which category he includes City Lights and Modern Times. This study, based on recent viewings of the entire available body of Chaplin's works, also corrects errors that have crept into previous accounts of the films. Written with scholarly insight and enthusiasm, this volume provides a welcome new perspective on Chaplin's achievement.