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Moving Picture World, New York, January 9, 1915.
Charles Chaplin
Charles Chaplin, conceded to be the greatest
comedian on the motion picture stage, has resigned from the
Keystone Company and is now with the Essanay
Company. Mr. Chaplin is believed to be the highest paid
comedian in pictures: he received a munificent salary
from the Keystone Company – more than had ever been paid
for like services. When the Essanay Company succeeded
in getting his name to a long contract it had to raise the price
to a rather fancy figure.
Mr. Chaplin came to America some years ago
on a vaudeville engagement, appearing in English pantomime.
Eventually he drifted into motion picture work and
quickly rose to the position of a screen star. It is probable
that Mr. Chaplin is the first to successfully adapt
pantomime to the uses of the motion picture. He is a master
of facial expression and a accomplished acrobat;
so skillfully does he make use of these accomplishments
that the motion picture public has come to recognize
him as the peer of the photo play comedians, and many a good
laugh he has given with his capers before the camera.
Mr. Chaplin has already taken up his new work at the
Essanay studio at Niles, Cal. and he will soon be seen
in Essanay pictures. Although the initial subject has not yet been
announced, it is expected to make its appearance soon
upon the General Film program, and will be released by all
branches.
The enterprise of the Essanay Company is securing
the services of Mr. Chaplin, and its determination to present
him to the best advantage, should commend the efforts
of that company to exhibitors and their patrons generally. This
stroke of business is in line with the general advancement
noticeable in the plans of the Essanay Company and will be
appreciated by the patrons of the Essanay.
Photo. Charles Chaplin
(...) Moving Picture World, Jan. 9, 1915
„The Box Office Value“
Advertisement. „ESSANAY NOW TOPS LIST
OF PHOTOPLAY PRODUCERS
Makers of famous Indian Brand of Film Dramas and
Comedies Lead All Rivals
USE WORLD‘S GREAT STARS
Best Known Actors and Actresses Seen; Anderson,
Bushman and Chaplin Lead“ (...)
„To the list of world-famous photoplay stars headed by G. M.
Anderson, the famous ,Broncho Billy,‘ and Francis X.
Bushman, the company recently added the name of Charles
Chaplin, who is the funniest and highest-priced
comedian in the world. Mr. Chaplin is now working on a series
of new Essanay comedies.“ (...)
„Every Exhibitor
Knows the Box Office Value of the
Funniest Comedian
In Motion Pictures. He is
Charles Chaplin
Now With
Essanay
Get Your Early Bookings Through
General Film Company
First Release Dates
Will Be Announced Soon
Essanay Fiim Mfg. Co.
1333 Argyle Street Chicago“
Two pages.
Photo on the right side. Charlie Chaplin
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