Modern Times
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Modern Times is a 1936 comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, starring Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Henry Bergman. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
Modern Times is a 1936 American part-talkie satirical slapstick comedy film produced, scored, co-edited, written and directed by Charlie Chaplin. In Chaplin's last performance as the iconic Little Tramp, his character struggles to survive in the modern, industrialized world. The film also stars Paulette Goddard, Henry Bergman, Tiny Sandford and Chester Conklin.
Modern Times has won many awards and honors, and is widely considered one of the greatest films ever.
Production
Written by Charlie Chaplin, the film was produced by Charles Chaplin Productions. Charlie Chaplin composed the score. Ira H. Morgan handled the cinematography. The film runs 87 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $1,500,000, Modern Times grossed $1,800,000 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
Its legacy endures through a remake, a sequel and a lasting franchise; later cinema cites its influence and symbolism.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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