Classic Hollywood: Restoring Chaplin gems

Gone are the grainy, broken silents from the star's Keystone years. A new DVD set showcases the birth of the Tramp.For the first half of the 20th century, Charlie Chaplin was the most famous movie comedian in the world thanks to his endearing Tramp character and the masterpieces he wrote and directed, including "The Gold Rush," "City Lights," "Modern Times" and "The Great Dictator." But every genius has to start somewhere, and for Chaplin that was with the Keystone Film Co., where he honed his c...

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