I am a young fan of Charlie Chaplin's work. I have his autobiography in both English and German and have watched his biographical documentary as well as many of his comedy films. This short film was especially touching, exploring an area of Chaplin's life seldom known even by people who enjoy his work. It's a shame the dysfunction his family suffered and the poor conditions of his parents. Though he helped his audience find comedic rest from their own burdens, there were things in his own heart that he never resolved. Great job.
Excellently done, both the production and the acting. I am surprised that you do not have more comments. Your work deserves a bigger audience. Thanks for the upload.
As a long time Chaplin fan--I found this film to be extremely moving. It was like witnessing a hushed secret on the Chaplin lot. Now, if this actor had played Chaplin in the movie "Chaplin" it may have faired far better.. Robert Downey Jr. was mediocre. This short movie did more to put me in touch with a great man who made millions laugh. The doctor was a nicely added character and treated Chaplin with more than medical tools. This film is entirely plausible and found it believable from all aspects. It was well shot, and the acting was top notch. All the names were correct for the period, Roland, Sydney, Edna. Mr. McCormick sounded exactly like Chaplin when speaking. Bravo!
Thank you, Seth - I went to a lot of effort to make the story as believable and as true to his life as possible, including building the set which is as close to his actual office as we could make it (though we worked from black and white pictures!). Glad you enjoyed the film.
You are so welcome. I used to live in L.A. and every morning I would get up and walk my Borzoi right past the A&M records company. I was admiring the tudor finish to this row of offices that I had seen so many times. Suddenly, it hit me like an old spark plug coming to life after sitting without use for so long. It dawned on me...could this be Chaplin's studio? I looked for a plaque andf found it behind a bush. This was sacred ground! It changed my outlook on lifeonce again( and during my dog walking too.) I would now say "Good morning Mr. Chaplin." I have a longer story for you which I will send to you sometime soon. It has to do with writing. Charlie.
Wow, I never expected Charlie Chaplin being so well spoken; but if anything that choice adds another level to his humor, and it’s a great contrast between this ‘real’ Chaplin and his buffoonish character
Your films are fantastic, I hope you will be uploading more because I truly enjoyed them. they are all so moving and I love your choice of historical figures or characters, you really do deserve more subscribers and likes because your work is BRILLIANT.
You're very kind, thanks so much for watching! I'm not working on any films right now as I'm currently writing a book for a website called Wattpad, but once that's done next year, I'll be returning to film-making. I've actually got quite a big project planned...
Came here after watching your ThunderCats video. As an actor and Writer , I can tell you that you got the gift brother for story telling through the lens . 🙏. Hope we can work together one day👍🏻.
I had no idea, the personal pain, of such a giving man, there was real angst, behind those eyes, I remember " The Kid", what a classic, but, those eyes, poor Charles, he really felt, alone
Hey, thanks for watching and commenting. The film is an attempt to convey what kind of person Chaplin may have been off screen. He had a very complex life which even Richard Attenborough's two and a half hour biography couldn't contain, so this is just a snapshot of my intepretation of him. There is another aspect to this film which is whether he fell on purpose or not, but that is for the viewer to decide.
@@randyhutchinson9910 you know, I will, sometimes we need somebody to tell us where to look or to listen so let's give a give it a try again. Have a good day.
@@MikeBoothFilm Handedness is not an issue learning an instrument....it requires use of both hands. But I grant you the possibility that Chaplin actually bowed left-handed. However, the violin in the film was not strung the other way, and even the chinrest was on the normal side for right-handed bowing. Also, it wouldn't be enough just to wind up the strings the other way, because a violin is internally designed to be strung one way. The soundpost is near the foot of the bridge where the high string is, and on the low string side of the bridge there is a bass-bar inside the violin, a beam covering most of the length of the top of the violin, helping to distribute the larger waves of the low notes to the large surfaces of the violin. So a violin would have to be designed for left-handed usage from the start. I find it hard to believe Chaplin would not have known this.
@@erictrumpler9652 Take it up with Chaplin, man - it wasn't a creative choice; he played both the violin and the cello left handed. Look up any picture of Chaplin with a violin, there are plenty of them.
I love the aspect ratio 2.35 of the film. LOVED IT!!!
2:30 when I realized his mustache was missing
I am a young fan of Charlie Chaplin's work. I have his autobiography in both English and German and have watched his biographical documentary as well as many of his comedy films. This short film was especially touching, exploring an area of Chaplin's life seldom known even by people who enjoy his work. It's a shame the dysfunction his family suffered and the poor conditions of his parents. Though he helped his audience find comedic rest from their own burdens, there were things in his own heart that he never resolved. Great job.
Excellently done, both the production and the acting.
I am surprised that you do not have more comments. Your work deserves a bigger audience.
Thanks for the upload.
Absolutely brilliant.waw
God i am still not able to believe that such good content is not getting popular as much it should. Would pray God for your success
As a long time Chaplin fan--I found this film to be extremely moving. It was like witnessing a hushed secret on the Chaplin lot. Now, if this actor had played Chaplin in the movie "Chaplin" it may have faired far better.. Robert Downey Jr. was mediocre. This short movie did more to put me in touch with a great man who made millions laugh. The doctor was a nicely added character and treated Chaplin with more than medical tools. This film is entirely plausible and found it believable from all aspects. It was well shot, and the acting was top notch. All the names were correct for the period, Roland, Sydney, Edna. Mr. McCormick sounded exactly like Chaplin when speaking. Bravo!
Thank you, Seth - I went to a lot of effort to make the story as believable and as true to his life as possible, including building the set which is as close to his actual office as we could make it (though we worked from black and white pictures!). Glad you enjoyed the film.
You are so welcome. I used to live in L.A. and every morning I would get up and walk my Borzoi right past the A&M records company. I was admiring the tudor finish to this row of offices that I had seen so many times. Suddenly, it hit me like an old spark plug coming to life after sitting without use for so long. It dawned on me...could this be Chaplin's studio? I looked for a plaque andf found it behind a bush. This was sacred ground! It changed my outlook on lifeonce again( and during my dog walking too.) I would now say "Good morning Mr. Chaplin."
I have a longer story for you which I will send to you sometime soon. It has to do with writing. Charlie.
You are right this actor is far superior to downy in this role and probably any others.
@@MikeBoothFilm outro violin music name please
Subscribed for your craft...
I like this actor!!
Wow, I never expected Charlie Chaplin being so well spoken; but if anything that choice adds another level to his humor, and it’s a great contrast between this ‘real’ Chaplin and his buffoonish character
Oh, men, I loved it! The contrast between the comedic Chaplin and the human behind-the-camera Chaplin is rather intense. Anyway, good work!
Glad you hear you enjoyed it, thanks for watching and commenting :)
Fantastic quality, as expected from your work!
whole world is fighting for pewdiepie but i m here to subscribe Mike Booth
Your films are fantastic, I hope you will be uploading more because I truly enjoyed them. they are all so moving and I love your choice of historical figures or characters, you really do deserve more subscribers and likes because your work is BRILLIANT.
You're very kind, thanks so much for watching! I'm not working on any films right now as I'm currently writing a book for a website called Wattpad, but once that's done next year, I'll be returning to film-making. I've actually got quite a big project planned...
Came here after watching your ThunderCats video. As an actor and Writer , I can tell you that you got the gift brother for story telling through the lens . 🙏.
Hope we can work together one day👍🏻.
Thanks so much, that means a lot - very different to the ThunderCats vid!
You are my favorite living director!
Very well done
I had no idea, the personal pain, of such a giving man, there was real angst, behind those eyes, I remember " The Kid", what a classic, but, those eyes, poor Charles, he really felt, alone
Loved it!
Wow! Thanks for sharing.
Excellent stuff!
Thanks Dale!
The main actor could play the lead role for “Prince” the movie, if they ever make one. Resembles him.
Very nicely done.
Nice touch-Turner painting on his wall-saw your other film about JMW
Only just seen this - well-spotted!
very well done.
...talentuous...
👍👋 good vid
Didnt get it.
Didnt hate it though.
Did i miss some sort of hidden metaphor or did you think you had something to say but turns out you didnt?
Hey, thanks for watching and commenting. The film is an attempt to convey what kind of person Chaplin may have been off screen. He had a very complex life which even Richard Attenborough's two and a half hour biography couldn't contain, so this is just a snapshot of my intepretation of him. There is another aspect to this film which is whether he fell on purpose or not, but that is for the viewer to decide.
neomcghee ????
I will Really Interested to know how do you record your voice It was so clear...Do you dub it again after shooting
Pretty much all the dialogue was recorded live during the shoot, the main exception being at the very end when he's playing the violin
ok, what is the story, the twist, did i mis something.
Jamel Mesbahi ??????
yes, Jamel Mesbahi, Randy hutchinson ??????
Jamel Mesbahi watch it again, and really listen to the people around him this time
@@randyhutchinson9910 you know, I will, sometimes we need somebody to tell us where to look or to listen so let's give a give it a try again. Have a good day.
Jamel Mesbahi you to
How come he plays the violin left-handed....
I think he was just naturally left handed. He used to restring a right handed violin with the strings inverted.
@@MikeBoothFilm Handedness is not an issue learning an instrument....it requires use of both hands.
But I grant you the possibility that Chaplin actually bowed left-handed.
However, the violin in the film was not strung the other way, and even the chinrest was on the normal side for right-handed bowing.
Also, it wouldn't be enough just to wind up the strings the other way, because a violin is internally designed to be strung one way. The soundpost is near the foot of the bridge where the high string is, and on the low string side of the bridge there is a bass-bar inside the violin, a beam covering most of the length of the top of the violin, helping to distribute the larger waves of the low notes to the large surfaces of the violin. So a violin would have to be designed for left-handed usage from the start.
I find it hard to believe Chaplin would not have known this.
@@erictrumpler9652 Take it up with Chaplin, man - it wasn't a creative choice; he played both the violin and the cello left handed. Look up any picture of Chaplin with a violin, there are plenty of them.
I am trying to find outro track name please help
It's an original composition for the film