The Cure Clippings 60/70
Terry Ramsaye, Photoplay, New York, September 1917.
I DIDN‘T see Chaplin in „The Cure“ last month in time to put
my rubber stamp on it for this ledger of excellencies,
but, like the soul of John Brown, „The Cure“ has been marching
on, regardless. Now, any rehash of the incidents in this
farcelet would be as newsy as an announcement that Joffre
has visited America. As long as Chaplin continues to
make photoplays as close to human nature as „The Cure,“
which is full of the international humor that every man
laughs at, whatever his language, so long will Chaplin‘s place
as First Clown of the World be undisputed.
(...) The Shadow Stage, A Department of Photoplay Review,
By Julian Johnson, Photoplay, July 1917
& Charles Chaplin (Mutual). – „The Cure,“ a health-resort farce
that is replete with laughs and Turkish towels.
(...) When the Stars Appear, An Up-to-the-Minute Résumé
of Popular Players‘ Plays for April and May,
Motion Picture, June 1917
& „The Cure“ (Mutual). – Wherein Charlie Chaplin proves
himself a great comedian. There is little slapstick
comedy used in this burlesque on sanatorium life. Chaplin‘s
inimitable expressions and postures are so
spontaneous that one cannot for a moment think of his work
as preconceived effort. It is interesting to note that
of each of Mr. Chaplin‘s latest comedies one feels like saying
„the best yet.“ H. S. N. (Hazel Simpson Naylor)
(...) PHOTOPLAY REVIEWS, Motion Picture, July 1917
„Chaplin comedies are not made. They occur“
Editorial content. „Chaplin –
And How He Does It
By Terry Ramsay
Illustrated by Herbert M. Stoops
BEFORE agreeing to give this article with its priceless
information to the eager waiting world, the writer
weighed most carefully his duty to literature and the public
against the selfish advantages to be gained
by holding the secrets and starting a school of Chaplinism.
It‘s a big opportunity. Imagine a line of
get-the-money ads –
WANTED – a million young men to take our course
in Charlie Chaplining. Highest paid profession
in the world.“ (...)
„Firstly – Chaplin comedies are not made. They
occur.“ (...)
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