Wonderful Life
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German title | Wonderful Life |
Original title | Making a Living |
Country of production | United States |
original language | English |
Publishing year | 1914 |
length | 13 minutes |
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Director | Henry Lehrman |
script | Henry Lehrman, Reed Heustis |
production | Mack Sennett |
camera | Enrique Juan Vallejo , Frank D. Williams |
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Wonderful Life is an American silent film that premiered on February 2, 1914. The original title is Making a Living, but it also appeared in cinemas under Doing His Best, A Busted Johnny or Take My Picture . It is Charles Chaplin's film debut, in which he can be seen with a large mustache, walking stick and top hat. The role of the tramp is only created in the follow-up film Kid Auto Races at Venice .
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The swindler Chaplin tries to steal money from a passerby, played by director Henry Lehrman. A little later, Chaplin asked for the hand of a young lady. He is surprised by Lehrman and a fight breaks out, from which Chaplin emerges victorious.
When Chaplin applies for the job of a newspaper reporter, he meets his opponent again, who works as a reporter for the editorial team. Lehrmann films a spectacular car accident, but Chaplin steals his camera. The photos make him a star reporter, but soon there is a wild fight between Chaplin and Lehrman.