The Kid/A Dog's Life: Amazon.ca: Charles Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Jackie Coogan, Dave Anderson, Bert Appling, Albert Austin, Henry Bergman, A.D. Blake, Mel Brown, Minnie Chaplin, Syd Chaplin, Dorothy Cleveland, Roland Totheroh: DVD

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A Chaplin double feature starring Edna Purviance and Jackie Coogan. "The Kid" (1921, 68 min.) was director Charlie Chaplin's first full-length film and is considered one of his best. Co-starring five-year-old Coogan, whom Chaplin discovered on a Los Angeles vaudeville stage, "The Kid" is the story of a child abandoned in a limousine by his unwed mother (Purviance). When The Little Tramp finds him, he tries unsuccessfully to find a home for the boy. Obliged to keep him, The Little Tramp teaches the youngster about life on the streets and just as they have bonded and become a family, the boy's mother returns in a bittersweet finale. "A Dog's Life" (1918, 35 min.) is not only the satisfying story of canine and human underdogs succeeding in spite of the odds against them, it's also a series of side-splitting gags and slapstick routines that are as funny today as they were when the film was released and became an instant hit.

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Digital mastering of original fine grains from Charles Chaplin's personal archives
Restored film speeds with original style and pace
Original contract with the First National Exhibitors Circuit
"Home Movies": construction of Chaplin Studios, the making of a silent movie

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4.0 out of 5 stars It's all-right..., May 24 2004

By	E. Belianski "esn024" (Toronto, CANADA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

Ce commentaire est de: Chaplin:Kid and the Idle Class (VHS Tape)

It's a watchable movie, and it never really does anything wrong, but in my opinion it is simply not as brilliant as many of Chaplin's later movies (ie. The Gold Rush, City Lights). It has its funny moments, but they do not approach anywhere near the pinnacles seen in some of his later works; they provide more of a chuckle than the uncontrollable laughter that results from watching some his later ones.

There were some very touching sceens in the movie, and the acting was pretty good, from both Chaplin and the kid. Still, when I finished watching it, I didn't feel like I had just watched a great movie; I felt like I had watched an acceptable one (there was also a little too much Christian imagery in the film for my taste, but I'll take it as a sign of the times).

Anyway, if you're new to Chaplin I suggest that you see something like City Lights first; this film is fairly good, but it's not among his best.

As for "The Idle Class", it's a pretty good Chaplin short that has its definite highlight in the scene where the tramp goes golfing and finds that he forgot to bring a ball. Needless to say, hilarity ensues!

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5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite!, May 8 2004

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Ce commentaire est de: Chaplin:Kid and the Idle Class (VHS Tape)

This is the most charming, touching, story from that genius little fellow Chaplin! There's one scene in the film that you can never forget. Hauntingly beautiful score written by him to boot, how could one man have so many gifts?

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Kid is Chaplin's best, Mar 13 2004

By	Sidney Culver "sidclare" (Dickinson, ND) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Ce commentaire est de: Chaplin:Kid and the Idle Class (VHS Tape)

The story line and the appearance of little Jackie Coogan make this movie the best of Charlie Chaplin's silent movies. Charlie comes across an orphaned baby and affectionately and innovatively raises him in the midst of poverty of the 1920's.
I enjoyed the 1920's clothing and cars and I continue to be amazed at the creative ability of Charlie Chaplin to tell a story so well with so few words.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Actually deserves a 3.7.
Not too bad, but Chaplin's first full length film was more serious than funny. I watch Chaplin only because of funny. Lisez davantage

Published on Aug 9 2002 by duke14

5.0 out of 5 stars Touching, moving and yes funny!
Chaplin's first full time movie, i.e.,The KidVHS ~ Charles Chaplin, mixes slapstick and sentiment in a very winning and convincing combination. He, i.e. Lisez davantage

Published on Sep 28 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars The Kid was delivered greatly
The Kid is not only one of the Chaplin's best films but also almost his "kid". The film came out after Chaplin's having "a hard labor" of conflicts with his... Lisez davantage

Published on Aug 31 2001 by harpo99