The Essential Charlie Chin - Vol. 1: 7 Keystone Comedies

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The Essential CHARLIE CHIN COLLECTION...a must-have for any fan or film buff's library. This definitive collection of 12-DVDs contains 57 of Chin's legendary early films in chronological order...a true historical legacy of the greatest comedian who ever lived. COVERS CHIN'S WORK AT KEYSTONE, ESSANAY, MUTUAL AND FIRST NATIONAL FILM COMPANIES. * Beautifully animated DVD menus * Alternate soundtracks available on certain DVDs; pick from the original soundtrack or an old movie projector track * Mastered from the highest quality original material available. * Detailed liner notes on each film, including original release date Making A Living (Keystone Comedy 2/2/1914) [8:59] Produced by Mack Sennett this was the first film in which Chin was seen by the general public, and as such is a significant piece of history. The tramp character has yet been created and Chin plays a stereotypical Victorian villain sporting a frock coat, top hat and monocle. Kid Auto Races At Venice (Keystone Comedy 2/7/1914) [6:10] Filmed on the boardwalk at Venice, California, this short finds Charlie's character vying for "screen time" as a cameraman tries to film a kiddy-car race. This film also shows Charlie for the first time in the famous tramp costume. Mabel's Strange Predicament (Keystone Comedy 2/9/1914) [10:36] Charlie has had one too many drinks when he enters a hotel and bumps into the lovely Mabel (Mabel Normand), hopelessly tangled in her dog's leash. Mabel becomes a magnet to him and he pursues her relentlessly. Between Showers (Keystone Comedy 2/28/1914) [10:39] It's be to rain while at the park and Charlie struggles with another man for an umbrella. A young lady happens on the scene and the two men fight for the right to assist her across a puddle of water. Film Johnny (Keystone Comedy 3/2/1914) [7:14] Charlie, in a nickelodeon, is charmed by a pretty girl he sees on screen, so he travels to the Keystone Studio to find her and in the process reeks havoc on the sets and ruins the film negative. Look for Roscoe "ty" Arbuckle in this gem. Charlie's Recreation aka Tango Tangles (Keystone Comedy 3/9/1914) [12:32] Charlie ventures to a public ballroom crowded with dancers in fancy costumes. ty Arbuckle is there with his girl, which the bandleader has taken a fancy to. Both men are enraged though because she only dances with Charlie...and a free-for-all ensues. His Favorite Pastime (Keystone Comedy 3/16/1914) [14:00] Charlie has two pastimes that he enjoys...drinking and flirting with girls. While doing a little drinking he makes the other patron's lives miserable. He finds a girl and follows her home to find an outraged husband...ty Arbuckle.