When covering life in the 1920s, it’s always good to mention mass media and various important figures. Charlie Chaplin is one of several 1920s figures I usually cover. I found a great clip today of Charlie Chaplain in The Kid. It’s a great example of a good silent film, as well as the work of Charlie Chaplin. It also shows our students that humor is often timeless and that the latest technology is not always needed to entertain or make a statement.
This clip is a great filler to show at the end of class or to grab students’ attention at the beginning of class!