Dr. Ralph H. Wolfe Viewing Center

Call Number: VHS00819

by Charlie Chaplin; Nigel Bruce; Claire Bloom; Buster Keaton;

Format: VHS

Language: English

Publisher: New York : Key Video, ©1990.

Notes: Originally released in 1952 (137 mins); edition is part of the Charlie Chaplin Centennial Collection; Nominated for one 1973 Academy Award (this film was not released in Los Angeles during its premiere, and therefore not eligible until 1973);

Summary: In a nostalgic story of age giving over to youth, Calvero, an aging music hall star, befriends a young dancer who has tried to commit suicide. There are marvelous recreations of music hall routines, including one in which Buster Keaton performs with Chaplin. A loving look at the world of Chaplin’s own youth.

Also: Available on DVD (DVD00300)

OCLC #: 27933501