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French one panel vintage French movie poster for Charlie Chaplin's classic film
"Modern Times" (Les Temps Modernes in French). The poster art, featuring Chaplin as his iconic "Little Tramp" character caught among industrial gears, was created by the renowned illustrator Léo Kouper, likely for a film re-release around 1972.
Film Information:
Title: Modern Times (French: Les Temps modernes)
Release Year: 1936
Director, Writer, and Producer: Charlie Chaplin
Starring: Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard
Synopsis: The film is a satirical comedy that critiques industrialization and the struggles of the working class during the Great Depression, following the Tramp character as he endures a nervous breakdown from assembly line work and navigates unemployment.
Key Themes: Automation, labor exploitation, economic inequality, resilience, and the pursuit of happiness.
Significance: It was Chaplin's last performance as the Little Tramp and is notable for being primarily a silent film made nearly a decade into the sound era, featuring synchronized sound effects and Chaplin's voice for the first time in a gibberish song performance.
Awards: The film is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made and was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry. |
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