Easy Street Clippings 8/81
Motion Picture News, New York, January 6, 1917.
CHAPLIN GETS OFFER OF MILLION
Triangle After Famous Comic
(...) New York Clipper, Jan. 3, 1917
„Entering 1917, Chaplin finds himself without a rival“
Advertisement/Editorial content. „MUTUAL NEWS“ (...)
CHARLIE CHAPLIN
IN GREATER MUTUAL SPECIALS IN 1917
WHEN Charlie Chaplin signed the famous $670,000
contract with the Mutual Film Corporation, he was
generally conceded to be the world‘s greatest comedian.
In the months that have passed since that time,
he has not only preserved that reputation, but has added
to it. He starts the New Year with the greatest
popularity he ever enjoyed. And in accordance with the 1917
Mutual policy of ,Only Big Stars,‘ Chaplin will again
be presented in Mutual-Chaplin Specials, as the world‘s
greatest comedian.
Still Without a Rival
When Chaplin became a Mutual star he had many imitators,
Other comedians, anxious to gain a little popularity,
were satisfied to bask in the reflected glory of Chaplin. Today
Chaplin stands alone in his particular style of fun-making.
Exhibitors found by actual experience that there is but one Chaplin.
Entering 1917, Chaplin finds himself without a rival.
He stands alone – supreme – in the comedy field.“ (...)
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