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The Amazing History of Charlie Chaplin | English Through Stories

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The Amazing History of Charlie Chaplin | English Through Stories

From poverty to a first chance on stage (1895–1903) (00:00 – 05:24)

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1. Why did Charlie’s family become very poor?

His father became sick and could not work.
His mother stopped being able to sing, so there was no money.
His brother spent all the money on travel.
His family moved to America and lost their jobs.

2. What happened after Charlie’s mother became very sick and could not think clearly?

Charlie and his brother were sent to a workhouse.
Charlie moved in with a rich family.
Charlie started acting in movies immediately.
Charlie’s father returned to help them.

3. How did Charlie impress the theater manager at the audition?

He showed a written comedy script.
He sang a song from a famous show.
He told the manager about his difficult childhood.
He acted physically (walking like different people and pretending to fall).

The Amazing History of Charlie Chaplin | English Through Stories

America, movies, and the birth of a famous character (1910–1921) (05:24 – 13:31)

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1. What was Charlie’s feeling when he left England for America?

He felt angry and bored.
He felt ashamed to be leaving.
He felt scared and excited at the same time.
He felt confident that nothing could go wrong.

2. What was one main difference between acting in theater and acting in movies (according to the speaker)?

In theater, the audience cannot see the actors.
In theater, you never use your face or body.
In movies, you must act smaller and more natural because the camera is close.
In movies, you must always speak loudly so people can hear you.

3. What happened when Charlie looked in the mirror after putting on the costume (jacket, big pants, hat, cane, mustache)?

The director got angry and stopped filming.
He saw a “new person” and something magical happened.
He realized the costume was not funny enough and changed it.
He decided to quit and return to theater.

The Amazing History of Charlie Chaplin | English Through Stories

Art, politics, exile, and return (1919–1977) (13:31 – 22:21)

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1. Why did Charlie and his partners create United Artists?

To make films faster with smaller budgets
To become free from big studios and control their own work
To move all film production back to London
To stop making comedy films forever

2. What problem did Charlie face after The Great Dictator came out?

He lost his ability to act and could not make films.
Movie theaters refused to show any comedy films.
His partners stopped working with him and closed his studio.
Some people accused him of being a communist and the government investigated him.

3. What happened in 1972 in Los Angeles?

Charlie sailed to America for the first time.
Charlie moved to Switzerland with his family.
Charlie returned to receive a special award for his lifetime work in film.
Charlie made his first movie at Keystone Studios.

The Amazing History of Charlie Chaplin | English Through Stories

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1. What is the main message of Charlie Chaplin’s story in this video?

If you work hard, don’t give up, and follow your passion, you can create something meaningful.
Only rich people can become artists.
Moving to a new country is the only way to succeed.
Comedy films are always more important than serious films.

2. Why did audiences connect strongly with Charlie’s famous character (the poor but proud one)?

Because people understood what it felt like to be small and to struggle
Because the character never helped anyone
Because the character spoke more than other actors
Because the character always had a lot of money and power

3. How does the video describe Charlie’s approach to filmmaking as his career developed?

He refused to learn new skills after becoming famous.
He focused on making films with meaning and emotion, not just laughs.
He stopped working with other people entirely.
He cared only about quick jokes and easy money.

Discussion Questions

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The Amazing History of Charlie Chaplin | English Through Stories

Which part of Charlie’s early life do you think shaped him the most: poverty, the workhouse, or his first theater job? Why?
Do you agree with the idea that comedy can “touch people’s hearts” and communicate serious ideas? Give an example.
What are the risks of making a political film or expressing political opinions as an artist?
Charlie’s character is described as “poor but proud” and someone who “never gave up.” What does that mean in modern life?