The Funniest Man in the World (1967)
Stars: Charles Chaplin, Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle, Syd Chaplin, Mabel Normand & more
Narrator: Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Runtime: 92 minutes
Language: English
Source: 2K transfer of a black and white print
Formats: DVD-
Rating: NR
The Funniest Man in the World (1967)
Narrated by Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Cast
Charles Chaplin
with
Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle, Syd Chaplin,
Jack Dempsey, Douglas Fairbanks,
Mary Pickford, D.W. Griffith,
Mabel Normand, Jack Dempsey,
Eric Campbell, Henry Lehrman,
Edna Purviance, Billie Ritchie,
Ford Sterling, Ben Turpin
& Billy West
This excellent documentary examines the life and career of comedic great Charles Chaplin.
Narrator Douglas Fairbanks Jr. brings us along from Chaplin’s difficult childhood in London to his start in a traveling theater group, to his discover in film and rise to stardom. Utilizing a number of delightful clips from Chaplin’s films to tell his incredible story. Featuring glimpses of the many other stars he worked with and also those who imitated his unique style and famous Little Tramp character. 92 minutes
On DVD
$16.95
On BLU-
$19.95