Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Films That Made Him Famous -- November 21, 2017

Moving Picture World, 24-November-1917
Working to squeeze as much as they could out of their investment, Essanay was re-releasing a Chaplin film each month. "In the Park" was a one-reeler.

Moving Picture World, 03-November-1917
"At the time of its original release (two years before - JT), it proved to be one of the most popular of the Chaplin series, and is sure of a warm reception on its return engagement."

Moving Picture World, 10-November-1917
Charlie catches Leo White by the neck.

Moving Picture World, 03-November-1917
A Dutch company secured the rights to release Chaplin's Mutuals in Holland, the Dutch East Indies and the Dutch West Indies.

Moving Picture World, 10-November-1917
"The Adventurer" was Chaplin's last Mutual release.

Moving Picture World, 03-November-1917
After Chaplin signed a million dollar contract with First National, he began to build a new studio at 1416 North La Brea Avenue.  He used it for all of his films until he left the United States.   It is currently used by the Jim Henson Company.

Moving Picture World, 10-November-1917
"Six buildings of English architecture will front on the street, and these will be so arranged as to give the effect of a picturesque English village street.

Moving Picture World, 10-November-1917
Chaplin was still pursuing legal action against producers of "alleged spurious Chaplin comedies."

Moving Picture World, 10-November-1917
First National sold French distribution rights.

Moving Picture World, 10-November-1917
The Rothacker Film Manufacturing Compny gained the rights to make prints of First National releases, including the Chaplin films.

Moving Picture World, 10-November-1917
"Details of this big transaction will be announced to the trade at a later date."

Moving Picture World, 17-November-1917
Chaplin cut short a vacation in Hawaii to inspect the site that would hold his new studio.

Moving Picture World, 24-November-1917
Chaplin and  his brother Syd broke ground on North La Brea between Sunset and De Longpre.  

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