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"The Circus" Soundtrack - Now Online


Chaplin returned to his early silent films later in life, to compose music to accompany them on soundtracks for new theatrical release. The Circus was re-released by United Artists in 1969. At the music recording session, a male vocalist was employed to sing Swing High Little Girl, which was to be played over the opening credits of the film as Merna Kennedy swings on a trapeze. His recording still exists in the Chaplin archives, but according to arranger Eric James, the interpretation, though good, was not quite what they were looking for. Chaplin was apparently always singing the song, and James suggested that they record him, just so that he and his family could have it to listen to with orchestral accompaniment. Chaplin happily complied… and his rendition was the one that was chosen for the film. He was 79 years old.

The full soundtrack from The Circus is now on youtube so you can listen from anywhere! Visit our Youtube channel or play the video above to listen.

You can also get the full soundtrack on:
- iTunes
- Spotify
- Deezer
- Amazon

The Gold Rush Soundtrack - Now Online




The Gold Rush originally premiered at Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood on June 26th, 1925 as a silent film. Though Chaplin resisted including dialogue in films for some years after the introduction of sound, the advent of sound nevertheless enabled him to compose complete synchronized scores for his films, beginning with the release of City Lights in 1931. Chaplin returned to The Gold Rush in 1942, and revised it by replacing the silent-era title cards with a narration and by composing his own musical score. In the coming days, we’ll publish a new track from the full score once a day on youtube so you can listen from anywhere! Subscribe to our Youtube channel or follow @ChaplinOfficial on Twitter to keep up with our daily posts.

You can also get the full soundtrack on:
- iTunes
- Spotify
- Deezer
- Amazon

The Kid Soundtrack - Now Online




The Kid (1921) is perhaps Chaplin’s most potent marriage of comedy and high emotion. The story relates how an unmarried mother abandons a baby, which is found and unwillingly adopted by the Tramp.

Chaplin wrote, produced, directed, edited, and starred in the film, and in 1971, he composed a new musical score. In the coming days, we’ll publish a new track from the full soundtrack once a day on youtube so you can listen from anywhere! Visit our Youtube channel.

You can also get the full soundtrack on:
- iTunes
- Spotify
- Deezer
- Amazon

French Radio Show: "Carnet Nomade, Charlot"


photo Kate Guyonvarch & Charly Sistovaris / COLETTE FELLOUS © RADIO FRANCE

For French-speaking Chaplin fans, listen to a special episode of France Culture’s program “Carnet nomade” dedicated to Charlie Chaplin : http://bit.ly/1whO22e

Guests :

  • José Moure, co-author of Charlot : histoire d’un mythe (Champs / Flammarion)
  • Kate Guyonvarch & Charly Sistovaris of Association Chaplin

Brasília International Film Festival


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The Brasília International Film Festival begins today, August 28th!

This year’s Guest of Honor is Geraldine Chaplin! A number of her films will be screened.

The festival also plans to pay homage to Charles Chaplin with screenings of Limelight, The Floorwalker, The Fireman, The Vagabond & The Count. Richard Attenborough’s “Chaplin” will also be screened.

For full details, visit the Brasília International Film Festival website.

Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival


The Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival honours the pioneering spirit of a great filmmaker and advocate for social change.

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The fourth annual CCCFF will take place from August 21st to 24th in the beautiful village of Waterville on the Ring of Kerry in the South West of Ireland. The festival includes a hugely entertaining range of events, screenings (including Chaplin films!), workshops and Chaplin-themed street entertainment and much, much more.

Don’t miss their attempt at a Guinness World Record for the most Charlie Chaplin look-alikes in one spot on Sunday, August 24th.

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Waterville extends a very warm welcome to you all. Check out the Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival website for full details.