Charlie Chaplin Days in Niles, California

[Bruce Calvert]

http://www.nilesfilmmuseum.org/chaplin_days08.htm

CHARLIE CHAPLIN DAYS
Saturday, June 7
Sunday, June 8

Old Town Niles (Main Activities on Niles Blvd. between F & I Streets)
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

LOOKALIKE CONTESTS
Come dressed up like him or another star and win a prize! 2:30 p.m. either
day.

IMPERSONATORS ROAMING THE STREETS
Be on the look out for Charles all around Niles and on Sunday, riding the
steam train!

PENNY CARNIVAL GAMES: Bean Bag Toss, Cupcake Walk for the kids -- fun for
all!

CHARLIE CHAPLIN FILM SHORTS BOTH DAYS
View one and two reel films that were actually filmed in Niles in 1915!
Movie Tickets 50 cents (suggested donation) Popcorn and snacks are
available.

Evening Screening of "The Kid" (1921)
Saturday Night only
7:30 p.m. $5
Limited Seating!
Get Tickets in Advance

This event is co-sponsored by the Niles Main street Association and the
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum.
www.niles.org

For more information, check out www.niles.org or call (510) 49401411

[sir m]

Post by Bruce Calvert
http://www.nilesfilmmuseum.org/chaplin_days08.htm
CHARLIE CHAPLIN DAYS
Saturday, June 7
Sunday, June 8
Old Town Niles (Main Activities on Niles Blvd. between F & I Streets)
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
LOOKALIKE CONTESTS
Come dressed up like him or another star and win a prize! 2:30 p.m. either
day.
IMPERSONATORS ROAMING THE STREETS
Be on the look out for Charles all around Niles and on Sunday, riding the
steam train!
PENNY CARNIVAL GAMES: Bean Bag Toss, Cupcake Walk for the kids -- fun for
all!
CHARLIE CHAPLIN FILM SHORTS BOTH DAYS
View one and two reel films that were actually filmed in Niles in 1915!
Movie Tickets 50 cents (suggested donation) Popcorn and snacks are
available.
Evening Screening of "The Kid" (1921)
Saturday Night only
7:30 p.m. $5
Limited Seating!
Get Tickets in Advance
This event is co-sponsored by the Niles Main street Association and the
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum.www.niles.org
For more information, check outwww.niles.orgor call (510) 49401411
--
Bruce Calvert
--
Visit the Silent Film Still Archivehttp://www.silentfilmstillarchive.com

Chaplin impersonators roaming Nile street, but the irony is that if
the real Chaplin could be there, it is likely that he would not bee
recognised

[David Totheroh]

Post by Bruce Calvert
http://www.nilesfilmmuseum.org/chaplin_days08.htm
CHARLIE CHAPLIN DAYS
Saturday, June 7
Sunday, June 8
Old Town Niles  (Main Activities on Niles Blvd. between F & I Streets)
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
LOOKALIKE CONTESTS
Come dressed up like him or another star and win a prize!  2:30 p.m. either
day.
IMPERSONATORS ROAMING THE STREETS
Be on the look out for Charles all around Niles and on Sunday, riding the
steam train!
PENNY CARNIVAL GAMES:  Bean Bag Toss, Cupcake Walk for the kids -- fun for
all!
CHARLIE CHAPLIN FILM SHORTS BOTH DAYS
View one and two reel films that were actually filmed in Niles in 1915!
Movie Tickets 50 cents (suggested donation)    Popcorn and snacks are
available.
Evening Screening of "The Kid" (1921)
Saturday Night only
7:30 p.m.  $5
Limited Seating!
Get Tickets in Advance
This event is co-sponsored by the Niles Main street Association and the
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum.www.niles.org
For more information, check outwww.niles.orgorcall (510) 49401411
--
Bruce Calvert
--
Visit the Silent Film Still Archivehttp://www.silentfilmstillarchive.com

Chaplin impersonators roaming  Nile street, but the irony is that if
the real Chaplin could be there, it is likely  that he would not bee
recognised

It's kinda hard to imagine that a skeleton with 30 year old rotting
flesh hanging off of it wouldn't be recognized, even in Niles.

But all seriousness aside, it's nice to learn what the members of
arguably the best educated (as regards silent film history) population
of any small town in the United States would or wouldn't recognize,
especially from an Ozie who's never been there, and very probably
hasn't even met anyone who has. Thanks for the contribution, and
education.

[sir m]

Post by David Totheroh

Post by sir m

Post by Bruce Calvert
http://www.nilesfilmmuseum.org/chaplin_days08.htm
CHARLIE CHAPLIN DAYS
Saturday, June 7
Sunday, June 8
Old Town Niles (Main Activities on Niles Blvd. between F & I Streets)
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
LOOKALIKE CONTESTS
Come dressed up like him or another star and win a prize! 2:30 p.m. either
day.
IMPERSONATORS ROAMING THE STREETS
Be on the look out for Charles all around Niles and on Sunday, riding the
steam train!
PENNY CARNIVAL GAMES: Bean Bag Toss, Cupcake Walk for the kids -- fun for
all!
CHARLIE CHAPLIN FILM SHORTS BOTH DAYS
View one and two reel films that were actually filmed in Niles in 1915!
Movie Tickets 50 cents (suggested donation) Popcorn and snacks are
available.
Evening Screening of "The Kid" (1921)
Saturday Night only
7:30 p.m. $5
Limited Seating!
Get Tickets in Advance
This event is co-sponsored by the Niles Main street Association and the
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum.www.niles.org
For more information, check outwww.niles.orgorcall(510) 49401411
--
Bruce Calvert
--
Visit the Silent Film Still Archivehttp://www.silentfilmstillarchive.com

Chaplin impersonators roaming Nile street, but the irony is that if
the real Chaplin could be there, it is likely that he would not bee
recognised

It's kinda hard to imagine that a skeleton with 30 year old rotting
flesh hanging off of it wouldn't be recognized, even in Niles.
But all seriousness aside, it's nice to learn what the members of
arguably the best educated (as regards silent film history) population
of any small town in the United States would or wouldn't recognize,
especially from an Ozie who's never been there, and very probably
hasn't even met anyone who has. Thanks for the contribution, and
education.

I remember Chaplin in King Vidor,s SHOW PEOPLE and that was the image
that believed many people would NOT recognised. Thanks for your
compliments on my post and Itruly appreciate your kind, friendly words

[Feuillade]

Post by David Totheroh

Post by Bruce Calvert
http://www.nilesfilmmuseum.org/chaplin_days08.htm
CHARLIE CHAPLIN DAYS
Saturday, June 7
Sunday, June 8
Old Town Niles  (Main Activities on Niles Blvd. between F & I Streets)
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
LOOKALIKE CONTESTS
Come dressed up like him or another star and win a prize!  2:30 p.m. either
day.
IMPERSONATORS ROAMING THE STREETS
Be on the look out for Charles all around Niles and on Sunday, riding the
steam train!
PENNY CARNIVAL GAMES:  Bean Bag Toss, Cupcake Walk for the kids -- fun for
all!
CHARLIE CHAPLIN FILM SHORTS BOTH DAYS
View one and two reel films that were actually filmed in Niles in 1915!
Movie Tickets 50 cents (suggested donation)    Popcorn and snacks are
available.
Evening Screening of "The Kid" (1921)
Saturday Night only
7:30 p.m.  $5
Limited Seating!
Get Tickets in Advance
This event is co-sponsored by the Niles Main street Association and the
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum.www.niles.org
For more information, check outwww.niles.orgorcall(510) 49401411
--
Bruce Calvert
--
Visit the Silent Film Still Archivehttp://www.silentfilmstillarchive.com

Chaplin impersonators roaming  Nile street, but the irony is that if
the real Chaplin could be there, it is likely  that he would not bee
recognised

It's kinda hard to imagine that a skeleton with 30 year old rotting
flesh hanging off of it wouldn't be recognized, even in Niles.

Not to mention the concrete that would be...

Oh, forget it.

Tom Moran

[sir m]

Post by Feuillade

Post by David Totheroh

Post by sir m

Post by Bruce Calvert
http://www.nilesfilmmuseum.org/chaplin_days08.htm
CHARLIE CHAPLIN DAYS
Saturday, June 7
Sunday, June 8
Old Town Niles (Main Activities on Niles Blvd. between F & I Streets)
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
LOOKALIKE CONTESTS
Come dressed up like him or another star and win a prize! 2:30 p.m. either
day.
IMPERSONATORS ROAMING THE STREETS
Be on the look out for Charles all around Niles and on Sunday, riding the
steam train!
PENNY CARNIVAL GAMES: Bean Bag Toss, Cupcake Walk for the kids -- fun for
all!
CHARLIE CHAPLIN FILM SHORTS BOTH DAYS
View one and two reel films that were actually filmed in Niles in 1915!
Movie Tickets 50 cents (suggested donation) Popcorn and snacks are
available.
Evening Screening of "The Kid" (1921)
Saturday Night only
7:30 p.m. $5
Limited Seating!
Get Tickets in Advance
This event is co-sponsored by the Niles Main street Association and the
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum.www.niles.org
For more information, check outwww.niles.orgorcall(510) 49401411
--
Bruce Calvert
--
Visit the Silent Film Still Archivehttp://www.silentfilmstillarchive.com

Chaplin impersonators roaming Nile street, but the irony is that if
the real Chaplin could be there, it is likely that he would not bee
recognised

It's kinda hard to imagine that a skeleton with 30 year old rotting
flesh hanging off of it wouldn't be recognized, even in Niles.

Not to mention the concrete that would be...
Oh, forget it.
Tom Moran

An idea for a screen-play, CHARLEY IN NILE. It would chronicle the
period of Chaplin,s residence in the township of Nile.

[Matt Barry]

Post by David Totheroh

Post by Bruce Calvert
http://www.nilesfilmmuseum.org/chaplin_days08.htm
CHARLIE CHAPLIN DAYS
Saturday, June 7
Sunday, June 8
Old Town Niles (Main Activities on Niles Blvd. between F & I Streets)
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
LOOKALIKE CONTESTS
Come dressed up like him or another star and win a prize! 2:30 p.m.
either
day.
IMPERSONATORS ROAMING THE STREETS
Be on the look out for Charles all around Niles and on Sunday, riding the
steam train!
PENNY CARNIVAL GAMES: Bean Bag Toss, Cupcake Walk for the kids -- fun
for
all!
CHARLIE CHAPLIN FILM SHORTS BOTH DAYS
View one and two reel films that were actually filmed in Niles in 1915!
Movie Tickets 50 cents (suggested donation) Popcorn and snacks are
available.
Evening Screening of "The Kid" (1921)
Saturday Night only
7:30 p.m. $5
Limited Seating!
Get Tickets in Advance
This event is co-sponsored by the Niles Main street Association and the
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum.www.niles.org
For more information, check outwww.niles.orgorcall (510) 49401411
--
Bruce Calvert
--
Visit the Silent Film Still
Archivehttp://www.silentfilmstillarchive.com

Chaplin impersonators roaming Nile street, but the irony is that if
the real Chaplin could be there, it is likely that he would not bee
recognised

It's kinda hard to imagine that a skeleton with 30 year old rotting
flesh hanging off of it wouldn't be recognized, even in Niles.
But all seriousness aside, it's nice to learn what the members of
arguably the best educated (as regards silent film history) population
of any small town in the United States would or wouldn't recognize,
especially from an Ozie who's never been there, and very probably
hasn't even met anyone who has. Thanks for the contribution, and
education.

I was very impressed with how Niles has preserved much of the history of the
area. I had visited there about ten years ago and wished I could have seen
more of it (I was only able to spend a short time in the area one day, and
missed the Niles Festival, which was showing some rare Broncho Billy
Anderson films that I would have loved to see). I do remember an interesting
memorabilia shop which had lots of photos and other items from the Essanay
studios.

Incidentally, I did just get back from a trip to Hollywood, where I managed
to find a number of Chaplin filming locations (including the studio itself)
thanks to the work of Gerald Smith, David Totheroh and others on the
"Chaplin Then and Now" site. It's amazing how little some of these spots
have changed. I was able to visit the spot in Venice where "Kid Auto Races"
was shot; Olvera Street, which was used for "The Kid"; and the San Pedro
harbor, used in "Modern Times".