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Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, comedian, and filmmaker, who rose to fame in the silent era. Chaplin became a worldwide idol through his screen persona "the Tramp" and is considered one of the most important figures in the history of the film industry. (1889 -1997) LOGO

Charlie Chaplin was born in London in a poor family. He had to make a living by himself at the age of 10. In September 1898, his mother was committed to suicide. His father died two years later, at 38 years old. Chaplin's childhood was full of poverty and hardship. "I was hardly aware of a crisis because we lived in a continual crisis; and, being a boy, I dismissed our troubles with gracious forgetfulness. " – Chaplin on his childhood LOGO

a small black hat a moustache Little Tramp 小流浪汉 His charming character, Little a stick large trousers Tramp, is a poor and homeless person with a positive attitude worn-out shoes towards life. LOGO

Works Chaplin, with his Little Tramp character, quickly became the most popular star. The Tramp 流浪汉 1915 LOGO

The Kid is thought to have been influenced by Chaplin's own childhood and was one of the earliest films to combine comedy and drama. The Kid 寻子遇仙记 1921 LOGO

Modern Times is seen by the British Film Institute as one of Chaplin's "great features". Modern Times 摩登时代 1936 LOGO

The Gold Rush opened in August 1925 and became one of the highest-grossing（最高票房） films of the silent era with a profit of $5 million. The Gold Rush 淘金记 1925 LOGO

The Gold Rush (淘金� ） n The Gold Rush began on January 24, 1848, when gold was discovered in California. News of the discovery soon spread, resulting in many people coming to California from the rest of the United States and abroad. LOGO

The Effect Of The Gold Rush The human and environmental costs of the Gold Rush were substantial. Native Americans, dependent on traditional hunting and gathering, became the victims of starvation and disease. LOGO

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Discuss with your partner about what you learn from Charlie Chaplin and what you will do if you meet with difficulties. LOGO

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