Charlie Chaplin's The Tramp will appear in his movies for the next 25 years
as America's favorite movie star. More than just a comical character.
Chaplin creates his own world, but reacts to events. He belongs to the 19th
century in his ideas. But in the early 20th century, in his films, he plays
the little man against the malevolent odds. The outsider fighting
oppressive
villains. He was the comedy of expression, specializing in minute
perfection
and precision. He alternated comedy and evoked pity and compassion.
The Tramp symbolized a certain class in early 20th century society.
The Tramp symbolized a certain class in early 20th century society.