Question 1

What real-life legislation resulted from Jackie Coogan's experience making this film?

Accepted Answer

The "Coogan Bill" was enacted to protect child actors' earnings after Coogan's mother and stepfather spent all his money before he reached adulthood.

Question 2

How long did Charles Chaplin take to shoot this film, and why was that unusual?

Accepted Answer

Chaplin took five and a half months to shoot the film, which was a huge amount of time for a film production in 1921.

Question 3

What special activities did Charles Chaplin do with Jackie Coogan during filming?

Accepted Answer

Every Sunday during the first few weeks of filming, Chaplin would take Jackie to amusement parks, pony rides, and other activities.

Question 4

Which major film festivals have featured this classic silent film in their programs?

Accepted Answer

The film has been featured at the Golden Horse Film Festival (1999), Locarno International Film Festival (2023), Berlin International Film Festival (2015), and São Paulo International Film Festival (1978).

Question 5

What was significant about this film in Charles Chaplin's career?

Accepted Answer

This was the first feature film directed by Charles Chaplin.

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