German folklore pervades this romantic tale of a man deciding to murder his wife and then changing his mind, in the end spending an enjoyable day with her. Dreamlike lyricism underlies the moral fable, achieving images of undeniable emotion and beauty. A silent, perhaps THE silent classic. find out more...

Chaplin's 'The Kid' was his first feature, is an absolute classic and a clear milestone in cinematic history. Charlie struggles to nurture a cast-off illegitimate child in the face of unfeeling cops, doctors and orphanage workers. As always, Chaplin's opulent Victorian sentimentality is made palatable both by the amazing grace of his pantomimic skills and the balancing presence of harsh reality - the drama and the intertwining gags are played out amongst garbage, flophouses and a slum world. As find out more...