Analysis of the Unique Styles of Chaplin’s Films in the 1920s-1930s
Taking “City Lights” and “Modern Times” as Examples
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Charles Chaplin; Film style; Hollywood; Economic crisis; 1920s-1930s.Abstract
Charles Chaplin is recognised as a master of comedy, and his unique film style is widely discussed. However, the formation of his style went through a long process. This article uses the documentary research method to gather and review relevant information on the two films, “City Lights” and “Modern Times”, analyse Chaplin’s unique film styles of the 1920s-1930s, and examine the sources of these styles. This article concludes that his films in the 1920s-1930s formed a mixed story style of sorrow and joy, contained themes with personal views, and expanded visual styles for the theme. Chaplin’s unique styles come from subjective personal experiences, caring attitudes towards society, and the objective impact of the development of film technology at that time.
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