April 3, 2009
This film is not at the same level as most of Chaplin's films, but it's still ok.
Alan Gifford, Charles Chaplin, Clifford Buckton
Charlie Chaplin takes on the 1950s in his typically zany but witty way as King Shahdov of Estrovia, who flees to New York after being overthrown by revolutionaries. By pure chance, the destitute ex-ki...( read more
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DVD Release Date: March 2, 2004
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October 29, 2008With this film, Chaplin tends to hammer the viewer pretty heavily with anti-McCarthyism rhetoric, but since it was the infamous "red scare" that forced him into permanent exile from the United States five years earlier, I feel inclined to cut him some slack for the heavy-handed, ...( read more)
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May 16, 2008We can say this is a little bit autobiographical movie.
Chaplin is setting up his own troubles with the anti-American activities commission on the screen, and that is quite funny though particularly dramatic.
It contains some very pungent observations on the American way of life...( read more) -
April 8, 2008The son of Charles Chaplin plays a magnificent act in this film. I thought it was a great picture including some funny scenes and some political views as well. Even when he talks, Chaplin can be a good performer. This film is underrated, i think you should give it a look if you h...( read more)
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March 10, 2008A KING IN NEW YORK (1957)
directed by Charles Chaplin
starring Charles Chaplin, Dawn Addams, Michael ChaplinTo discuss about the atomic bomb issue or something like that, the King of France comes to New York but we wont hear...( read more) -
November 5, 2007It was funny in parts. I think it will get better the more you watch it. Chaplin didnt do many speaking films and I feel those he did he seemed to use the speech to get over a strong message. Not as funny as his silent films. As there are less really funny bits in it. I think ins...( read more)
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