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Author:   Norbert Aping
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.862kg
ISBN:  

9781476687407

ISBN 10:   1476687404
Pages:   483
Publication Date:   28 December 2023
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword by Kevin Brownlow Preface Introduction  1. Charlie Chaplin—a Jew?  2. Chaplin Targeted: Shoulder Arms and The Gold Rush, 1921–26  3. Who Needs Facts? Divorce, Shoulder Arms and Creativity—1927–31  4. Chaplin in Berlin, City Lights—1931  5. Nazi Disruptions of City Lights?—1931–32  6. Südfilm AG and City Lights, 1931–32  7. A Year of Change, 1933  8. Modern Times Nazi Style, 1934–36  9. “Jew” Chaplin “Steals Intellectual Property,” 1937 10. The ­Run-up to The Great Dictator, 1938–39 11. Preparations, 1939–40 12. The Great Dictator Takes to the Stage—1940–41 13. Bogeymen and The Great Dictator in Germany, 1941–45 14. The Gold Rush and Agitation to the Bitter End, 1942–44 Appendix 1: The ­25-Point Program of the NSDAP, February 24, 1920 Appendix 2: Three Articles Appendix 3: NSDAP Main Archive (Hauptarchiv der NSDAP): Chaplin File Appendix 4: Nazi Authors and Other Authors Who Wrote About Chaplin During the Third Reich Appendix 5: Nazi Chaplin Slurs Appendix 6: Reichsfilmarchiv Catalogue Card No. 15,242: The Great Dictator Appendix 7: Signage in the Ghetto of The Great Dictator Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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“An unusually important book.” - Kevin Brownlow, film historian, author of The Parade's Gone By, The Search for Charlie Chaplin as well as co-creator of the documentaries Unknown Chaplin and The Tramp and the Dictator “Extremely well-researched and a perceptive interpretation of the complex series of events and agendas.” - Glenn Mitchell, journalist, film historian, author of The Chaplin Encyclopedia “Amazingly comprehensive research which has unearthed fascinating material.” - Dan Kamin, mime expert and one-man show performer, author of The Comedy of Charlie Chaplin: Artistry in Motion “A masterpiece.” - Lisa Stein Haven, professor of English, Ohio University, author of Charlie Chaplin: A Comedian Sees the World and Charlie Chaplin's Little Tramp in America, 1947-1977

"An unusually important book""—Kevin Brownlow, film historian, author of The Parade's Gone By, The Search for Charlie Chaplin as well as co-creator of the documentaries Unknown Chaplin and The Tramp and the Dictator ""Extremely well-researched and a perceptive interpretation of the complex series of events and agendas""—Glenn Mitchell, film historian, author of The Chaplin Encyclopedia ""Amazingly comprehensive research which has unearthed fascinating material""—Dan Kamin, comic mime and one-man show performer, author of The Comedy of Charlie Chaplin: Artistry in Motion ""A masterpiece""—Lisa Stein Haven, professor of English, Ohio University, author of Charlie Chaplin: A Comedian Sees the World and Charlie Chaplin's Little Tramp in America, 1947-1977"

A masterpiece --Lisa Stein Haven, professor of English, Ohio University, author of Charlie Chaplin: A Comedian Sees the World and Charlie Chaplin's Little Tramp in America, 1947-1977 Amazingly comprehensive research which has unearthed fascinating material --Dan Kamin, comic mime and one-man show performer, author of The Comedy of Charlie Chaplin: Artistry in Motion An unusually important book --Kevin Brownlow, film historian, author of The Parade's Gone By, The Search for Charlie Chaplin as well as co-creator of the documentaries Unknown Chaplin and The Tramp and the Dictator Extremely well-researched and a perceptive interpretation of the complex series of events and agendas --Glenn Mitchell, film historian, author of The Chaplin Encyclopedia

Author Information

A retired district court judge and director from Buxtehude, Germany, Norbert Aping has published books on Laurel and Hardy, Charlie Chaplin and slapstick television.

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