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One sheet previously mounted Modern Times
is a 1936 American comedy film written, produced, and directed by Charlie Chaplin. The movie is a social satire that features Chaplin's iconic character, the Little Tramp, as he struggles to survive in a modern, industrialized world. The film was Chaplin's last silent feature, though it does contain a synchronized musical score, sound effects, and some spoken dialogue from a television screen.
The plot follows the Little Tramp as he works on an assembly line and suffers a nervous breakdown from the monotonous and fast-paced work. After being released from a mental hospital, he befriends a young homeless woman, and the two try to find happiness and work in a world ravaged by the Great Depression. The film is considered a cinematic masterpiece and is known for its physical comedy and social commentary.
The movie poster shows Charlie Chaplin's character, The Little Tramp, in his factory worker overalls, holding two gears above his head |
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