Chaplin at First National

Film historian and Chaplin biographer David Robinson introduces two of the films made by Charlie during the time when he was signed to First National (1918 to 1923) and progressing from two-reelers to films of short feature length, culminating with 'The Kid'. In 'The Idle Class' (1921), Chaplin plays both a rich, neglectful and alcoholic husbandnd the double his wife mistakes him for, the Tramp. In 'Payday' (1922) after a difficult day at work, Charlie tries to enjoy his pay day but can he do so without his wife knowing?