Guide to Charlie Chaplin’s First National Studios Films

The Controversies of Charlie Chaplin

One good thing about Chaplin’s career was he never missed out any opportunity. Starting out as a rookie – Chaplin learned to write and direct his own films. After a profitable contract with Mutual Studios – Chaplin signed a new contract with First National Pictures, which became one of the first million-dollars … Read more

Guide to Charlie Chaplin’s Essanay Studios Films

Guide to Charlie Chaplin's Essanay Studios Films

Another studio that shared success with Charlie Chaplin was Essanay Studios. Established in 1907 – in Chicago, the Essanay Film Manufacturing Company gained recognition for the exemplary comedy films of Charlie Chaplin. Warner Bros later on acquired it in 1920. In 1915, during World War I, Chaplin signed a contract with Essanay … Read more

Blackbeard in Pirates of the Caribbean 4

Blackbeard in Pirates of the Caribbean 4

Who is Blackbeard? Edward Teach, aka Blackbeard, is an interesting character in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’. This is the fourth movie in this particular series, although the character has been mentioned before this.  He has the power to control things supernaturally, wishes to live forever, and is completely focused … Read more