Celebrating 136 Years of Charlie Chaplin: Wisdom, Wit & Amp; Hidden Stories

Timeless Quotes That Still Make Us Laugh, Think, and Keep Going

For generations Charlie Chaplin the father of silent films and slapstick humor has served as an inspiration. With his unrivaled wit and perceptive observations he appeared in over 90 movies. In addition to creating his Little Tramp role he taught actors a master class in emotional expression. The renowned individual has also left a significant legacy with his profound sayings about happiness and life. 

Let’s examine some of Charlie Chaplin’s most well-known quotes on April 16 the 136th anniversary of his birth. Here are a few more obscure details about the world-renowned figure. 

On Humor in Daily Life

It’s a wasted day if you don’t laugh. These remarks reveal that he understood the importance of laughter in navigating life’s highs and lows. Finding humor in circumstances will give you the strength to brighten a gloomy day. 

About Keeping Going Despite a Negative Fall 

That is why even though I have just landed on my head I always take my cane, straighten my derby hat and fix my tie very seriously regardless of how dire the situation is. These are his words of encouragement telling you not to let that fall depress you. He actually encourages you to keep going and make a fresh start. 

Using the Lens to See the World

Life is a comedy in the long shot but a tragedy in the close-up. Chaplin made the decision to view the world through his own particular prism and urged others to adopt a more positive outlook in order to live better lives. 

About Keeping Your Issues Under Control 

Not even our problems are permanent in this evil world. This is a timeless quote that is true in the worst situations but instead of letting the situation overwhelm you right now he advises you to have faith that this too will pass. 

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10 Little-Known Facts About Charlie Chaplin

• Charlie Chaplin had intense blue eyes that could see right into a person’s heart. For many who were devoted to his black-and-white films that made his eyes appear brown it was just a surprise. 
• In 1975 Charlie Chaplin received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II. On March 4 1975 the ceremony was held at the famous Buckingham Palace. The Hollywood stars’ enormous contributions to the film industry were acknowledged. 
• Chaplin composed music for a few of his films despite his constant opposition to the use of sound in movies believing that it detracts from the aesthetics of cinema. Among the others on the list are City Lights and Limelight. 
• At the 1972 Academy Awards Charlie Chaplin was the only recipient of the longest standing ovation in the history of the ceremony which lasted twelve minutes. This occurred after the actor visited the United States to accept an honorary Oscar. 
• Even Charlie Chaplin’s private life was fascinating. The famous actor got married four times during his life and had a large family. 
• In total Charlie Chaplin had eleven children. In 1919 Norman Spencer Chaplin was born as the eldest child of his marriage to Mildred Harris; sadly the child passed away three days later. He later had Charles Spencer Chaplin Jr. with Lita Grey, his second wife. Sydney Earl Chaplin (born in 1926) and Sydney Chaplin (born in 1925). With his fourth and last wife Oona O’Neill Chaplin went on to father Geraldine Chaplin (born in 1944) Michael John Chaplin (born in 1946) Josephine Hannah Chaplin (born in 1949) Victoria Chaplin (born in 1949) Eugene Anthony Chaplin (born in 1953) Jane Cecil Chaplin (born in 1957) Annette Emily Chaplin (born in 1959) and Christopher James Chaplin (born in 1962). 

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• In 1931 Charlie Chaplin and Albert Einstein had an epic and hilarious conversation. Even Chaplins universality was commended by Einstein in the open discussion. The comedian responded by stating that Einstein’s fame was even greater than his own. 
• The first actor to feature on the cover of Time magazine was Charlie Chaplin. It appeared in the Time magazine issue dated July 6 1925 and went down in fashion and film history as a pivotal moment. 
• After meeting Mahatma Gandhi at a London apartment Charlie Chaplin became inspired by his ideals. The Hollywood legend was already a fan of the Indian freedom fighter by that point and Charlie’s exposure to Gandhism deepened and became more evident following their in-person encounter. 
• Adolf Hitler was poked fun at by Charlie Chaplin. The filmmaker was so impacted by the nonviolent philosophies following his encounter with Mahatma Gandhi that he even produced a film in 1940 called The Great Dictator.