A masterpiece of silent cinema, City Lights follows Chaplin's iconic Tramp character as he falls in love with a blind flower girl and tries to raise money for her surgery.
A social satire, Modern Times addresses the dehumanizing effects of industrialization. Chaplin’s Tramp struggles to survive in the modern, mechanized world, leading to hilarious yet thought-provoking situations.
Chaplin's first sound film, The Great Dictator is a biting political satire about fascism and Adolf Hitler. Chaplin plays both a Jewish barber and a fascist dictator.
In this classic, the Tramp ventures to Alaska in search of gold. Famous scenes include the "dance of the rolls" and Chaplin eating a boiled shoe.
One of Chaplin’s early feature-length films, The Kid tells the story of the Tramp taking care of an abandoned child. It’s filled with comedy, but also deeply moving moments that explore poverty, parenthood, and societal pressures.
Limelight is a poignant film and Chaplin stars as a washed-up comedian who saves a suicidal dancer and helps her regain her confidence.
The Tramp joins a struggling circus and accidentally becomes the star attraction. Full of slapstick comedy, The Circus also reflects Chaplin’s mastery of physical comedy and his ability to blend humor with bittersweet moments.
In this short silent film, Chaplin’s Tramp teams up with a stray dog to survive the harsh streets of the city. It’s an early example of Chaplin’s blend of comedy and heart.