The Cure Clippings 9/70
Vicksburg Evening Post, Vicksburg, Mississippi, Feb. 15, 1917
„The gamut of human emotion“
Editorial content. „CHARLIE CHAPLIN TELLS
CORRESPONDENT HE NEVER WANTED TO BE
NOTED FUNNY MAN“
Two photos. „Here‘s Charlie as he looks when only
a few people see him and as he looks when
millions gaze upon him. Real Life and Comedy Life.
Los Angeles, Cal., Feb. 15. – Sitting in a large
arm chair in his dressing room, his legs doubled under him
so that the sole of his ridiculously big shoes pressed
against one arm of the chair, Charlie Chaplin, world‘s most
famous film comedian, consented to an interview.
The man was forced into comedy.
,All my early training was for dramatic work,‘ he said.
,Had I followed my own desires I would have done
serious parts.‘
And now, having reached the pinnacle of success in comedy,
he has determined to appear in a strong dramatic role.
,I am going to surprise everybody woth one, big serious
picture,‘ he stated. ,I like Hall Caine‘s story, The prodigal
Son, because it runs the gamut of human emotion. If I can arrange
for the rights, I shall put this novel on the screen before
I sign my next comedy contract.‘“ (...)
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