Charlie Chapin was an Englishman who was one of the most, and still is, most creative and talented artist in film history. He was an excellent actor, composer, producer as well as a director. He was known for his act through his performances in silent films. Chaplin was criticized for his leftist political views. As a result, he left the United States in 1952 and established permanent residence in Switzerland. In 1972 he briefly returned to the …showed first 75 words of 270 total…

…showed last 75 words of 270 total…Modern Times, Chaplin's little tramp remained silent. Subsequently, he abandoned the role of the tramp and relied upon specific character portrayal. The Great Dictator, which uses all the resources of sound recording, marks this transition. Chaplin's treatment of his subjects compounds satire and pathos, revealing a love of humanity and of individual freedom. He wrote My Autobiography (1964; reprinted as My Early Years,1982) and My Life in Movies (1975). Sir Richard Attenborough's biographical film Chaplin appeared in 1992.