THE KID (CHARLIE CHAPLIN) (1921)

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Plot

Chaplin's 'The Kid' was his first feature, is an absolute classic and a clear milestone in cinematic history. Charlie struggles to nurture a cast-off illegitimate child in the face of unfeeling cops, doctors and orphanage workers. As always, Chaplin's opulent Victorian sentimentality is made palatable both by the amazing grace of his pantomimic skills and the balancing presence of harsh reality - the drama and the intertwining gags are played out amongst garbage, flophouses and a slum world. As for the smiles, they're guaranteed to. The DVD has more extras than old Charlie boy could wave his stick at.