Charlie Chaplin Volume 2: The Essanay Comedies, 1915

UPC 3453277863927 

REGION 2 PAL DVD 

MADE IN FRANCE

Charlie Chaplin: The Essanay Comedies Vol. 2 ( The Tramp / By the Sea / Work / His Regeneration / A Woman / The Bank ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - France ]

Product Features

• Collection of Charlie Chaplin's Essanay Comedies from 1915
• Includes iconic shorts such as "The Tramp" and "By the Sea"
• Directed and written by Charles Chaplin
• Music by Eric James and Robert Israel
• Total running time: 165 minutes
• Black and white tinted film, Format 4/3
• DVD format with Dolby sound
• Languages: English, French, German
• Bonus content: "Mabel, Fatty and the Law" and trailers for the silent cinema collection
• Restored by David Shepard, Film Preservation Associates Inc., in 1999

Overview

Charlie Chaplin, the unparalleled cinematic genius, made a significant mark in the film industry with his work at Essanay Studios. This collection, "Charlie Chaplin Volume 2: The Essanay Comedies, 1915," showcases the early masterpieces of Chaplin, including "The Tramp," "By the Sea," "Work," "A Woman," "The Bank," and "His Regeneration." These films, produced by Jesse T. Robbins, highlight Chaplin's evolution as a filmmaker and comedian, featuring his iconic character, the Little Tramp. The collection represents nine years of global research to locate, restore, and digitally enhance the best elements of these films, accompanied by newly composed music. For the first time since 1916, audiences can experience the Essanay Comedies as they were originally intended, offering a glimpse into the beginnings of a film legend.

Interesting Facts

• Chaplin's transition from Mack Sennett to Essanay Studios marked the creation of his first masterpieces.
• The restoration process involved global research and the latest digital technologies.
• This edition allows audiences to experience the Essanay Comedies as they were on their original release day.
• The collection includes unseen footage not broadcast on television.

Key Credits

• Producer: Jesse T. Robbins
• Scenario and Direction: Charles Chaplin
• Music: Eric James, Robert Israel
• Restoration: David Shepard, Film Preservation Associates Inc., 1999