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The eternal tramp [videorecording]

Title: The eternal tramp [videorecording]
Publication: c1992.

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Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Moving image	Use in library	*MGZIA 4-1581	Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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1 videocassette. 52 min. : sd. b&w with color sequences NTSC.; 1/2 in. (VHS)

Summary

Documentary on the life and career of Charlie Chaplin, illustrated with archival footage, stills, and scenes from his films. A summary of his achievements as performer, writer, producer, and director is followed by an extended analysis of his most famous character, the Little Tramp. Of special interest to dancers are the segments demonstrating his use of dance (including a hornpipe and social dancing) and skilled movement such as roller skating. Preceded by approx. 4 min. of previews.

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Genre/Form

Documentaries and factual films and programs.

Note

A film by Harry Hurwitz. Distributed as a videotape by CBS/Fox Video, Beverly Hills, California. Writer/director/producer: Harry Hurwitz. Narrator: Gloria Swanson.
Music: Stuart Oderman.

Call Number

*MGZIA 4-1581

ISBN

0793957540

OCLC

27242436
NYPY936038012-F

Title

The eternal tramp [videorecording]

Imprint

c1992.

Local Subject

Motion pictures. Eternal tramp.

Wit and humor.

Roller-skating.

Added Author

Chaplin, Charlie, 1889-1977, actor.

Swanson, Gloria, 1897-1983. Narrator

Hurwitz, Harry. Producer. Director. Author

Research Call Number

*MGZIA 4-1581

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