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Gerald Smith
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 17 ก.พ. 2012
I put this channel up to share some of my Charlie Chaplin Film Locations Then & Now adventures. And, to share a few of my more recent projects shot in Maine and California, as well. For best viewing, select the highest quality available.
I don't have the need or want to promote or sell anything material here. I'm here for fun and hope you are too! And, if I can help solidify your kindred spirit connection with Charlie Chaplin, his crew and their time that would be an added bonus.
All images from Chaplin films made from 1918 onwards, copyright (c) Roy Export Company Establishment. Charles Chaplin, Chaplin and the Little Tramp, photographs from and the names of Mr. Chaplin's films are trademarks and/or service marks of Bubbles Inc SA and/or Roy Export Company Establishment. Used with permission.
I don't have the need or want to promote or sell anything material here. I'm here for fun and hope you are too! And, if I can help solidify your kindred spirit connection with Charlie Chaplin, his crew and their time that would be an added bonus.
All images from Chaplin films made from 1918 onwards, copyright (c) Roy Export Company Establishment. Charles Chaplin, Chaplin and the Little Tramp, photographs from and the names of Mr. Chaplin's films are trademarks and/or service marks of Bubbles Inc SA and/or Roy Export Company Establishment. Used with permission.
Mabel Normand's Strange Weekend - Part 3
On April 9, 1915, after finishing the final scene of the Keystone 1 reeler, "Wished On Mabel", Mabel Normand rushed back to the St. Francis
hotel to freshen up for a lunch date withCharlie Chaplin.
What happened next has been subject to rumor and speculation since that time.
hotel to freshen up for a lunch date withCharlie Chaplin.
What happened next has been subject to rumor and speculation since that time.
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Mabel Normand's Strange Weekend - Part 2
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On April 9, 1915, after finishing the final scene of the Keystone 1 reeler, "Wished On Mabel", Mabel Normand rushed back to the St. Francis hotel to freshen up for a lunch date with Charlie Chaplin. What happened next has been subject to rumor and speculation since that time.
Mabel Normand's Strange Weekend - Part 1
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On April 9, 1915, after finishing the final scene of the Keystone 1 reeler, "Wished On Mabel", Mabel Normand rushed back to the St. Francis hotel to freshen up for a lunch date with Charlie Chaplin. What happened next has been subject to rumor and speculation since that time.
My Thunderbird
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My 2003 Ford Thunderbird and me going on an adventure - Road Tours T&N 2019 (with wine).
Veterans Parade Oakmont 2023
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Veterans parade at Oakmont in Santa Rosa, California - November 10, 2023.
Tennis 75+
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Me and my mates playing tennis at Oakmont located in Santa Rosa, California.
Charlie Chaplin - In the Park - Wrap Photo Location
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Shot with Canon 80D in Golden Gate Park - San Francisco, California. Special thanks to Linda Wada for The Sea Gull.
Charlie Chaplin Collector
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Years ago, I was an avid Charlie Chaplin enthusiast. And, a vicious collector of Charlie Chaplin memorabilia. This video is from that period in my life. Shot on location in Golden Gate Park San Fransisco as most of Charlie Chaplin's "'In the Park" was filmed. We used a Sony DCRVX2000 MiniDV Digital Camcorder for the 2004 portion. And, any silent movie enthusiast knows what Chaplin used in early...
Free Street Christmas Dexter, Maine
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Join me as I follow the footsteps of my youth through the eyes and camera of Bert Call.
Dexter Sleigh Ride
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Join me as I follow a sleigh ride party traversing the streets of Dexter, Maine through the eyes and camera of Bert Call.
Portals of the Past - Chaplin Film Locations Then & Now (c) 2004
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"Portals of the Past" is the sequel to my 2002 adventure, "Mabel's Strange Weekend". On January 4, 2004, Gerald Smith, a Charlie Chaplin enthusiast, visits Jack Totheroh, son of Charlie Chaplin's cameraman. Their shared interest in Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance and their time result in a fascinating tale of coincidence, timing and time travel. A must see for anyone fascinated with time travel...
Road Trip Then & Now - Dexter, Maine to Hartland, Maine (c) 2006
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Follow Rick Whitney, director of the Dexter Historical Society, me, and a few other kindred spirits as we retrace the 1917 automobile route from Dexter to Hartland Maine in Eva, a vintage 31 Ford "Vickie". Highest quality for this adventure is 720P.
Charlie Chaplin - Essanay Chicago Studio (c) 2001
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In early 2001, I followed Charlie Chaplin's footsteps as he left Keystone for Essanay. From Keystone Studio to Essanay Studio Niles. Then to Chicago Essanay Studio. Lots of locations shot during train rides and stops. This is my favorite; Chicago Essanay Studio tour with fellow Chaplin enthusiasts Rick and Jodie.
Charlie Chaplin - London (c) 1999
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In 1999, I had the pleasure of spending a few days in London walking the streets of Charlie Chaplin's youth. Nothing fancy, just me with my first DV Cam, Frank Scheide (University of Arkansas professor and Chaplin historian) and Tony Merrick (local Lambeth boy with ties to Chaplin).
Charlie Chaplin - The Tramp Then & Now (c) 2002
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A 2001 perspective of Charlie Chaplin's 1915 classic, "The Tramp", sliced into Chaplin's 1915 original classic. Both were shot on location in Niles, California. How many Charlie Chaplin THEN & NOW locations will you see? The 2001 prospective contains shots from Topanga, and Windsor, California, as well. Silent COLOR DV NTSC 22min. Produced by Gerald Smith Directed by Gerald Smith & David Tother...
Charlie Chaplin - A Jitney Elopement Then & Now (c) 2000
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Charlie Chaplin - A Jitney Elopement Then & Now (c) 2000
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Beautiful car.
Mabel! ❤
I have the same exact car, even the same color. I love mine and drive it with pride.
Creative film. Who doesn't love Chaplin? You might appreciate: th-cam.com/video/N8TywupsNyA/w-d-xo.html
Hi Gerald . I saw your video from 2000 when you met Edna's cousin . Is she still alive ?
I live in Uptown. I never knew Charlie worked in Chicago. I thought he went straight out to California after he was hired by Max Sennett. This is cool. It was a different Chicago then.
Thanks for this. I moved from Chicago six months ago and never hunted this down during the twenty years I lived there, despite being a huge Chaplin fan. Well, now I have a reason to go back.
so awesome to know there exist someone (several here) out there share similar curiosity as I who only dream of doing this. Posterity is where this clip will forever serve
love gou sir chaplin
It kind of makes me sad to see this. The old Hartland Jr. High is no longer a town property and the original town hall has been vacated and is up for sale. It's nice to have a video like this for preservation of memories.
A good little film, but what is the punch line? Are you saying that Mabel Normand was a little disgruntled about Charlie not making her his leading lady? She was the obvious choice, especially as Mabel wanted to shake off the control of her Svengali, Mack Sennett. Perhaps you mean that Mabel and Charlie had an affair in San Francisco, but that the dishonourable Charlie then signed Edna and ditched Mabel. A Mabelescent affair would have been dangerous for Chas as the 'madcap' was being tailed by Sennett's private 'dicks'. Unfortunately Mabel would have been too expensive for Charlie, and a cheap unknown, like, Edna, would have better suited his purposes (Mabel was also unreliable, irreverent and, by 1915, very sick - Chaplin stated Mabel had contracted TB in 1914). Chas said much about Edna in his autobiog, but little about what was said, or done, in the long hours he spent in the Queen of Keystone's dressing room - eficianado's of Mabel would truly like to know this. I conclude with this proclamation Mabel made everytime she saw Charlie in a public place 'Charlie I WILL be your leading lady - one day!'
nice work gerald all the best Mac Estelle (michaelmadden)
Beautiful! Love the music! I noticed the tall elms in some of the photos. Dexter had SO many beautiful elms in the distant past!
Looks cold, but beautiful!
Beautiful Video!
The windmill in the background that was able to deliver energy in 1915, today... don't work ! One may ask what has changed....
This is great! I just read Charlie's autobiography and now i'm reading My trip abroad, it's amazing to see all these places, thank you so much for sharing!
I love my Home town Dexter is a Great Place to Live because you in Dexter you Know Everyone Unless they just Moved to Dexter
intriguing...
Mr Whitney was my history teacher back in the days.
Great job-love the way in which you blend the years..
Nice work! A tad long, but very nicely done.
nicely done!
Yes, these are believed to be the original locations. A lot of research has been done on the filming of Charlie Chaplin films in Niles, California (now a district of Fremont, California). The Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum gives walking tours of filming locations in the town. Much of the 'downtown' of Niles has not changed in 100 years. The Villain in this video is played by the museum's researcher & historian David Kiehn.
Are those the original locations?
edna purviance is one of my favourite actress when i talk about chaplin, in a dream i meet charlie chaplin and edna purviance and mabel norman!
excelente video,, lo maximmo,, seria espectacular si hicieran lo mismo con la pelicula "the kid", lo han hecho muy bien, felicitaciones.
How awesome! Thank you for this.
Thank you for making ans sharing this!
Very nice.......... I do a lot of metal detecting..in St.Albans, Hartland...surrounding towns..I have artifacts I have donated to the St.Albans Historical Society... I live in St.Albans... I would love to find out more about these old towns... Thank You -Chris