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Charlie Chaplin: Essanay Comedies (short) (1915-1916)
Short films by Chaplin made for the Essanay Film Manufacturing Company.Director: Charles Chaplin
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:* "Carmen" (57:15)
* "The Cheat" (58:49)
Bonus short "Burlesque on 'Carmen'" 1916 short by Charlie Chaplin (31:24) -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo (score by Robert Israel)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:1995 restoration by Film Preservation Associates (David Shepard) for "Burlesque on 'Carmen'".
Part of the "Cecil B. DeMille Double Feature". -
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Extras:The Films
- "His New Job" (1915) (30:11)
- "A Night Out" (1915) (34:02)
- "The Champion" (1915) (30:48)
- "In the Park" (1915) (14:07)
- "A Jitney Elopement" (1915) (26:29)
Chaplin filmography (text) -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:1995 restorations by Film Preservation Associates (David Shepard).
Scores performed by Eric James (piano scores) and Robert Israel (orchestral scores).
Also available in the Charlie Chaplin Short Comedy Classics: The Complete Restored Essanay & Mutual Collection. -
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Extras:The Films
- "The Tramp" (1915) (26:24)
- "By the Sea" (1915) (14:01)
- "Work" (1915) (28:11)
- "A Woman" (1915) (26:14)
- "The Bank" (1915) (25:05)
- "His Regeneration" (1915) (14:59)
Chaplin filmography (text) -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:1995 restorations by Film Preservation Associates (David Shepard).
Scores performed by Eric James (piano scores) and Robert Israel (orchestral scores).
Also available in the Charlie Chaplin Short Comedy Classics: The Complete Restored Essanay & Mutual Collection. -
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Extras:The Films
- "Shanghaied" (1915) (27:25)
- "A Night in the Show" (1915) (23:30)
- "Burlesque on 'Carmen'" (1916) (31:26)
- "Police" (1916) (25:42)
- "Triple Trouble" (1918) (23:01) -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:1995 restorations by Film Preservation Associates (David Shepard).
Scores performed by Eric James (piano scores) and Robert Israel (orchestral scores).
Also available in the Charlie Chaplin Short Comedy Classics: The Complete Restored Essanay & Mutual Collection. -
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Extras:DISCS ONE & TWO (Blu-ray Copy)
DISC THREE (DVD)
The Films (with Play All) (128:57)
- "His New Job" (1915) (29:21) [Music by the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra]
- "A Night Out" (1915) (27:50) [Music by Robert Israel]
- "The Champion" (1915) (31:41) [Music by Robert Israel]
- "In the Park" (1915) (14:34) [Music by the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra]
- "A Jitney Elopement" (1915) (25:28) [Music by the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra]
DISC FOUR (DVD)
The Films (with Play All) (135:24)
- "The Tramp" (1915) (27:13) [Music by Robert Israel]
- "By the Sea" (1915) (14:45) [Music by the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra]
- "His Regeneration" (1915) (14:52) [Music by Robert Israel]
- "Work" (1915) (28:59) [Music by Robert Israel]
- "A Woman" (1915) (23:43) [Music by the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra]
- "The Bank" (1915) (25:50) [Music by Robert Israel]
DISC FIVE (DVD)
The Films (with Play All) (111:27)
- "Shanghaied" (1915) (28:08) [Music by Robert Israel]
- "A Night in the Show" (1915) (25:03) [Music by Timothy Brock and the Orchestra del teatro Comunale di Bologna]
- "Burlesque on 'Carmen'" (1916) (31:49)[Music by Timothy Brock and the Orchestra del teatro Comunale di Bologna]
- "Police" (1916) (26:26) [Music by Robert Israel]
"Triple Trouble" (1918) short (23:49) [Music by the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra]
"Charlie Butts In" (1920) short (10:23) [Music by Robert Israel] -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:2014 2K restorations.
Includes a 24-page booklet with rare, behind-the-scenes images, and an extensive essay by film historian and author Jeffrey Vance (Chaplin: Genius of the Cinema). -
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Extras:The Films
- "His New Job" (1915) (30:09)
- "A Night Out" (1915) (34:01)
- "The Champion" (1915) (30:46)
- "In the Park" (1915) (14:03)
- "A Jitney Elopement" (1915) (26:26)
Bonus Film
- "Fatty's New Role" (1915) (11:04)
"Bravo Charlot!" documentary (38:48)
Bonus Trailers for "The Silent Era" Collection: Cyrano de Bergerac (1923), The Chaplin Essanay Comedies Volumes 1-3 (1915-1918), The Marriage Circle (1924); Nanook of the North (1922), The Chaplin Mutual Comedies Volumes 4-6 (1916-1917), The Thief of Bagdad (1924) (8:45) -
Subtitles:French, German (optional) for English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:1995 restorations by Film Preservation Associates (David Shepard).
Scores performed by Eric James (piano scores) and Robert Israel (orchestral scores).
The documentary is in French with English and German subtitles.
Also part of the 6 disc Charlie Chaplin: 1915-1917 - 6 Volumes which includes the Essanay films and the Mutual films. -
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Extras:The Films
- "The Tramp" (1915) (26:19)
- "By the Sea" (1915) (13:55)
- "Work" (1915) (28:07)
- "A Woman" (1915) (26:11)
- "The Bank" (1915) (25:00)
- "His Regeneration" (1915) (14:54)
Bonus Film
- "Mabel, Fatty and the Law" (1915) (8:51)
Bonus Trailer for "The Silent Era" Collection: Cyrano de Bergerac (1923), The Chaplin Essanay Comedies Volumes 1-3 (1915-1918), The Marriage Circle (1924); Nanook of the North (1922), The Chaplin Mutual Comedies Volumes 4-6 (1916-1917), The Thief of Bagdad (1924) (8:45) -
Subtitles:French, German (optional) for English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:1995 restorations by Film Preservation Associates (David Shepard).
Scores performed by Eric James (piano scores) and Robert Israel (orchestral scores).
Also part of the 6 disc Charlie Chaplin: 1915-1917 - 6 Volumes which includes the Essanay films and the Mutual films. -
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Extras:The Films
- "Shanghaied" (1915) (27:22)
- "A Night in the Show" (1915) (23:28)
- "Burlesque on 'Carmen'" (1916) (31:22)
- "Police" (1916) (25:38)
- "Triple Trouble" (1918) (22:58)
Bonus Film
- "Mabel and Fatty Viewing the World's Fair" (1915) (9:55)
Bonus Trailers for "The Silent Era" Collection: Cyrano de Bergerac (1923), The Chaplin Essanay Comedies Volumes 1-3 (1915-1918), The Marriage Circle (1924); Nanook of the North (1922), The Chaplin Mutual Comedies Volumes 4-6 (1916-1917), The Thief of Bagdad (1924) (8:45) -
Subtitles:French, German (optional) for English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:1995 restorations by Film Preservation Associates (David Shepard).
Scores performed by Eric James (piano scores) and Robert Israel (orchestral scores).
Also part of the 6 disc Charlie Chaplin: 1915-1917 - 6 Volumes which includes the Essanay films and the Mutual films. -
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Extras:The Films
- "His New Job" (1915) (30:09)
- "A Night Out" (1915) (34:01)
- "The Champion" (1915) (30:46)
- "In the Park" (1915) (14:03)
- "A Jitney Elopement" (1915) (26:26)
Bonus Film
- "Fatty's New Role" (1915) (11:04)
"Bravo Charlot!" documentary (38:48)
Bonus Trailers for "The Silent Era" Collection: Cyrano de Bergerac (1923), The Chaplin Essanay Comedies Volumes 1-3 (1915-1918), The Marriage Circle (1924); Nanook of the North (1922), The Chaplin Mutual Comedies Volumes 4-6 (1916-1917), The Thief of Bagdad (1924) (8:45) -
Subtitles:French, German (optional) for English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:1995 restorations by Film Preservation Associates (David Shepard).
Scores performed by Eric James (piano scores) and Robert Israel (orchestral scores).
"Bravo, Tramp Charlie" is a retitiling of the French documentary "Bravo Charlot!", in French with English and German subtitles.
Includes an 8 page booklet in English and German.
Also part of the 6 disc Charlie Chaplin - Kurzefilme 1915-1917 which includes the Essanay films and the Mutual films. -
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Extras:The Films
- "The Tramp" (1915) (26:19)
- "By the Sea" (1915) (13:55)
- "Work" (1915) (28:07)
- "A Woman" (1915) (26:11)
- "The Bank" (1915) (25:00)
- "His Regeneration" (1915) (14:54)
Bonus Film
- "Mabel, Fatty and the Law" (1915) (8:51)
Bonus Trailer for "The Silent Era" Collection: Cyrano de Bergerac (1923), The Chaplin Essanay Comedies Volumes 1-3 (1915-1918), The Marriage Circle (1924); Nanook of the North (1922), The Chaplin Mutual Comedies Volumes 4-6 (1916-1917), The Thief of Bagdad (1924) (8:45) -
Subtitles:French, German (optional) for English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:1995 restorations by Film Preservation Associates (David Shepard).
Scores performed by Eric James (piano scores) and Robert Israel (orchestral scores).
Includes an 8 page booklet in English and German.
Also part of the 6 disc Charlie Chaplin - Kurzefilme 1915-1917 which includes the Essanay films and the Mutual films. -
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Extras:The Films
- "Shanghaied" (1915) (27:22)
- "A Night in the Show" (1915) (23:28)
- "Burlesque on 'Carmen'" (1916) (31:22)
- "Police" (1916) (25:38)
- "Triple Trouble" (1918) (22:58)
Bonus Film
- "Mabel and Fatty Viewing the World's Fair" (1915) (9:55)
Bonus Trailers for "The Silent Era" Collection: Cyrano de Bergerac (1923), The Chaplin Essanay Comedies Volumes 1-3 (1915-1918), The Marriage Circle (1924); Nanook of the North (1922), The Chaplin Mutual Comedies Volumes 4-6 (1916-1917), The Thief of Bagdad (1924) (8:45) -
Subtitles:French, German (optional) for English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:1995 restorations by Film Preservation Associates (David Shepard).
Scores performed by Eric James (piano scores) and Robert Israel (orchestral scores).
Includes an 8 page booklet in English and German.
Also part of the 6 disc Charlie Chaplin - Kurzefilme 1915-1917 which includes the Essanay films and the Mutual films. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
The Films
- "His New Job" (1915) (30:09)
- "A Night Out" (1915) (34:01)
- "The Champion" (1915) (30:46)
- "In the Park" (1915) (14:03)
- "A Jitney Elopement" (1915) (26:26)
Bonus Film
- "Fatty's New Role" (1915) (11:04)
"Bravo Charlot!" documentary (38:48)
Bonus Trailers for "The Silent Era" Collection: Cyrano de Bergerac (1923), The Chaplin Essanay Comedies Volumes 1-3 (1915-1918), The Marriage Circle (1924); Nanook of the North (1922), The Chaplin Mutual Comedies Volumes 4-6 (1916-1917), The Thief of Bagdad (1924) (8:45)
DISC TWO
The Films
- "The Tramp" (1915) (26:19)
- "By the Sea" (1915) (13:55)
- "Work" (1915) (28:07)
- "A Woman" (1915) (26:11)
- "The Bank" (1915) (25:00)
- "His Regeneration" (1915) (14:54)
Bonus Film
- "Mabel, Fatty and the Law" (1915) (8:51)
Bonus Trailer for "The Silent Era" Collection: Cyrano de Bergerac (1923), The Chaplin Essanay Comedies Volumes 1-3 (1915-1918), The Marriage Circle (1924); Nanook of the North (1922), The Chaplin Mutual Comedies Volumes 4-6 (1916-1917), The Thief of Bagdad (1924) (8:45)
DISC THREE
The Films
- "Shanghaied" (1915) (27:22)
- "A Night in the Show" (1915) (23:28)
- "Burlesque on 'Carmen'" (1916) (31:22)
- "Police" (1916) (25:38)
- "Triple Trouble" (1918) (22:58)
Bonus Film
- "Mabel and Fatty Viewing the World's Fair" (1915) (9:55)
Bonus Trailers for "The Silent Era" Collection: Cyrano de Bergerac (1923), The Chaplin Essanay Comedies Volumes 1-3 (1915-1918), The Marriage Circle (1924); Nanook of the North (1922), The Chaplin Mutual Comedies Volumes 4-6 (1916-1917), The Thief of Bagdad (1924) (8:45)
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Subtitles:French, German (optional) for English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:1995 restorations by Film Preservation Associates (David Shepard).
Scores performed by Eric James (piano scores) and Robert Israel (orchestral scores).
"Bravo, Tramp Charlie" is a retitiling of the French documentary "Bravo Charlot!", in French with English and German subtitles. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
The Films
- "His New Job" (1915) (30:12)
- "A Night Out" (1915) (34:04)
- "The Champion" (1915) (30:48)
- "In the Park" (1915) (14:04)
DISC TWO
The Films
- "A Jitney Elopement" (1915) (26:28)
- "The Tramp" (1915) (26:23)
- "By the Sea" (1915) (14:00)
- "Work" (1915) (28:09)
"Chaplin at Essanay" (text on screen)
Photo Gallery -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:NTSC to PAL transfers.
1995 restorations by Film Preservation Associates (David Shepard).
Scores performed by Eric James (piano scores) and Robert Israel (orchestral scores).
Includes a 4 page booklet. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
The Films
- "A Woman" (1915) (26:14)
- "The Bank" (1915) (25:04)
- "Shanghaied" (1915) (27:25)
- "His Regeneration" (1915) (14:48)
DISC TWO
The Films
- "A Night in the Show" (1915) (23:30)
- "Burlesque on 'Carmen'" (1916) (31:26)
- "Police" (1916) (25:41)
- "Triple Trouble" (1918) (22:51)
"Chaplin at Essanay" (text on screen)
Photo Gallery -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:NTSC to PAL transfers.
1995 restorations by Film Preservation Associates (David Shepard).
Scores performed by Eric James (piano scores) and Robert Israel (orchestral scores).
Includes a 4 page booklet. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The US Flicker Alley set includes all the films together with proper NTSC transfers, and the "Charlie Butts In" short film.
The French and German releases have a featurette on Volume 1, but use NTSC to PAL transfers.
The UK releases have an essay and gallery, identical on the two volumes, but use NTSC to PAL transfers and have mono scores rather than stereo.
Further information on the Chaplin Essanay films and their many releases can be found at Brenton Films' Charlie Chaplin Collectors’ Guide, Part 2. -
CUTS:
- R0 Double Feature America- Image Entertainment - No cuts - "Burlesque on 'Carmen'" (31:24 NTSC).
- R0 Volume 1 America- Image Entertainment - No cuts.
- R0 Volume 2 America- Image Entertainment - No cuts.
- R0 Volume 3 America- Image Entertainment - No cuts.
- R1 America- Flicker Allley - No cuts.
- R2 Volume 1 France- Arte Video - No cuts (NTSC to PAL transfers).
- R2 Volume 2 France- Arte Video - No cuts (NTSC to PAL transfers).
- R2 Volume 3 France- Arte Video - No cuts (NTSC to PAL transfers).
- R2 Volume 1 Germany- Arte Video - No cuts (NTSC to PAL transfers).
- R2 Volume 2 Germany- Arte Video - No cuts (NTSC to PAL transfers).
- R2 Volume 3 Germany- Arte Video - No cuts (NTSC to PAL transfers).
- R2 The Essanay and Mutual Comedies Holland- Living Colour Entertainment - No cuts (NTSC to PAL transfers).
- R2 Volume 1 United Kingdom- British Film Institute - No cuts.
- R2 Volume 2 United Kingdom- British Film Institute - No cuts.
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 15/06/17
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 12/10/20UPDATE LOG:
17/11/15: Initial entry.
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02/07/17: Added France x3, Brenton Films link.
04/07/17: Updated French, German, updated winner notes.
08/07/17: Updated BFI audio.
02/11/17: Added US Flicker Alley.
04/11/17: Updated link.
24/07/19: Added US DeMille Double Feature.
12/10/20: Added Holland.
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