How Charlie Chaplin Turned Dance into Comedy

How Charlie Chaplin Turned Dance into Comedy

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33 Video Views·May 31, 2026

Looking at classic set pieces from THE GOLD RUSH, CITY LIGHTS, MODERN TIMES, and THE GREAT DICTATOR–all of which can be seen on our streaming service, The Criterion Channel–filmmaker and critic David Cairns explores how Charlie Chaplin used the grace and precision of a dancer (learned from his early days as a music-hall performer) to create his unique comedic style.