Charlie Chaplin’s One-Man Show

Here at last is a book which explains in depth the art of cinema’s most luminous figure. Charlie Chaplin’s One-Man Show is a penetrating analysis of the masterpieces which have cast their spell over generation after generation of moviegoers.

For the first time a professional mime gives an insider’s view of Chaplin’s craft, demonstrating how Chaplin transformed his genius at stage mime into a staggering cinematic achievement.

Kamin shows how Chaplin’s physical virtuosity led him to create the hilarious comedy which brought silent films to their peak. He examines Chaplin’s later films, which integrate mime and verbal comedy in inventive ways, and reveals Chaplin’s methods for attaining the clarity and immediacy which have made his films timeless. The world of Charlie Chaplin has never been more vividly depicted, making this book a fascinating excursion for Chaplin fans and movie buffs alike.

Dan Kamin trained Robert Downey, Jr. for his Oscar-nominated performance in Chaplin and created Johnny Depp’s physical comedy routines in Benny and Joon. He performs his own comedy shows in theatres and with symphony orchestras worldwide.