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D. W. C., New York Times, New York, February 16, 1936

„Unfamiliar with his method of working“

Editorial content. „THE CURIOUS MR. CHAPLIN

      A Bundle of Paradoxes, the Comedian Is Still a Riddle

      to the Film World

                                                            HOLLYWOOD.

      THERE are those who wonder whether the industry made

a mistake in embracing all the new-fangled ideas that

grace today‘s screen. They regard the success of Charles

Chaplin‘s Modern Times, produced by a man who

continues to live in the cinema‘s pioneer era, and speculate

on the virtues of the past.“ (...)

      „When the picture was completed and the musical score

was to be added, difficulties arose because he was

compelled to go to the recording rooms of the United Artists

studio, where the musicians were unfamiliar with his

method of working.“ (...)

     Modern Times world premiere is in New York Feb. 5, 1936

      at the Rivoli Theatre.

      Rivoli Theatre, Broadway at 49th Street, New York.

     Modern Times premiere is in Los Angeles Feb. 12, 1936

      at the Chinese Theatre.

      Chinese Theatre, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles.

   

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