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William A. Johnston, Motion Picture News, N. Y., January 29, 1921.

First photographs from The Kid, new Chaplin production

included in Associated First National‘s

,Big Five,‘ to be released January 23, in six reels.

(...) Five stills, Moving Picture World, Jan. 22, 1921

& Having finally settled the ownership of The

Kid, and started it on its way to distribution, Charlie Chaplin

intends to get to work at once and make the four

short comedies required to complete his contract with First National.

(...) New York Times, Jan. 30, 1921

„Some day some one will write the real story of him“

Editorial content. „Snapshots

      By Wm. A. Johnston“ (...)

      „The Kid. Great! Chaplin‘s largest edition of himself to date.

Five reels of Chaplin humor and pathos with full

sustenance. Chaplin at his best because of a stronger

and fuller background of that pathos which is the

genius of his success. Chaplin taking care of a little waif!

Could he have a better theme? And Jack Coogan!

An affectionate little, regular little chap who can act! Some

say: the picture of the year. Perhaps so because

it will make millions of laughs when laughs are needed.

Some say: biggest box office picture. People are

hungry for Chaplin and here‘s certainly a full meal after

the fast. P. S. The writer discussed The Kid with

Chaplin about a year ago in Hollywood. Chaplin then cutting

the picture. Always hard to get Chaplin to talk and

The Kid broke the ice. Talked two hours. Fearful about

it. Considered it a radical step. We enthused.

Prophesied great success. So can‘t forego this: ,I told you so.‘

Interesting personage this Charlie Chaplin. Some day

some one will write the real story of him.“

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