Charlie Chaplin Movies Trivia Quiz

Answer: Making a Living

Charlie Chaplin portrayed the character Edgar English, a swindler who takes a job as a newspaper reporter, in the 1914 film 'Making a Living', directed by Henry Lehrman. His 'Tramp' character had yet to debut (his next film, called 'Kid Auto Races at Venice', featured the earliest version of the character).

Answer: Jackie Coogan

Jackie Coogan was fantastic as the title character in this emotionally wrenching film. Coogan would go on to star in dozens of films during his career, and is perhaps best remembered in the modern era as Uncle Fester from the popular 1960s television show 'The Addams Family'.

Answer: No

Chaplin directed only two films during the 1930s, 'City Lights' in 1931 and 'Modern Times', released in 1936. He would go on to direct five more films in the 1940s and 50s combined.

Answer: Albert Einstein

Like many others of the time, Einstein was a fan, and indeed a close friend, of Charlie Chaplin. At the London premier of the film, Chaplin was joined by legendary playwright George Bernard Shaw.

Answer: Edna Purviance

You'll see Edna Purviance in some of Chaplin's greatest early films, most notably 'A Dog's Life', 'The Kid' and 'The Pilgrim'. She retired from acting in 1926.

Answer: The Gold Rush

'The Gold Rush' is the story of several gold miners who are hopeful of making their fortune. More specifically, it is the story of Chaplin's Tramp character, who falls in love and attempts to win the object of his desires over by striking it rich.

Chaplin once claimed that he wanted to be remembered most by this particular film.

Answer: Smile

The song 'Smile' was composed by Chaplin for the film 'Modern Times'. Later, lyrics were added to the music and the song was covered by notables ranging from Nat King Cole to Judy Garland.

Answer: The Great Dictator

'The Great Dictator' is the story of Adenoid Hynkel, Dictator of Tomania, who persecutes the Jewish residents of his country. Clearly, the film was meant to mock the rise of Hitler and the policies of the Nazi party. This apparently did not prevent the infamous leader of the Third Reich from viewing Chaplin's film. No record exists of Hitler's opinion about the movie.

Answer: Buster Keaton

The two greatest directors of silent comedy films made their first and only appearance together in 'Limelight'. The two had a great rivalry during the 1920s, but always seemed to have a level of respect for each other. It is said that, on the set of 'Limelight', which was directed by Chaplin, Keaton was never hesitant to provide his 'two cents'.

Answer: False

Charlie Chaplin directed and starred in the film 'A King in New York', but this was not his final effort. In 1967, the now elderly Chaplin directed and made a brief cameo appearance in the movie 'A Countess from Hong Kong', which starred Marlon Brando and Sophia Loren. A number of his offspring also appeared in the film.

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