• 4 years ago
The actor was born into poverty and went on to become one of the most globally-reputed actors, who'd come out of a self-imposed exile only to accept an honorary Oscar. Chaplin has rightly said, "Comedy really is a serious study, although it must not be taken seriously. That sounds like a paradox, but it is not. It is a serious study to learn characters; it is a hard study. But to make comedy a success there must be an ease, a spontaneity in the acting that cannot be associated with seriousness." So, on the birth anniversary of this legend, allow us to rave about 5 of his best films.

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