Charles Chaplin had a long history of projects and early successes long before his more recognizable feature movies of the 20s and 30s. By 1916, Charles Chaplin had become the most famous entertainer in the world. His enormously successful comedies for Keystone (1914) and Essanay (1915), brought him an offer that at the time, was the largest salary ever extended to a motion picture star- $670,000 for a year's work for Mutual Film Corporation.
During this time with Mutual, Charlie produced 12 two-reel comedy shorts, that for many fans and film historians, were Chaplin's greatest achievements as a comedian for the incredible diversity of situations, the demonstrated physical prowess and the originality of the slapstick comedy. Charlie's Mutual Specials have become one of his best works, a favorite of many and a must see for those who have watched his feature films and need more of Chaplin's medicine!
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