Chaplin Page #4

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...then we're in trouble. Deep trouble.

It's not fashionable to say this.

We're celebrating, we think it's over.

But democracy carries a price tag.

I think one of the most misguided

promises we ever made...

...was inscribed

on the Statue of Liberty.

One I predict will lead this country

into trouble.

"Give us your poor

your huddled masses."

We must stop this

before it goes too far.

Our concept of America

does not include...

...never included this kind of scum.

You must forgive

our famous young friend...

...his artistic temperament.

What you're saying is important.

We are giving sanctuary

to the refuse of the world.

Left-wing intellectuals

who want to bring us down.

Aren't you overstating?

No, I'm not.

Do you people realize

the responsibility you have?

To my way of thinking, movies...

...are the most influential form

of communication ever invented.

And they're not controlled.

Your message

reaches people everywhere.

Message?

Of course.

Mr. Chaplin reaches millions

who only have to see.

And when they see our immigration

service mocked...

...I call that a message.

As you've already said, Mr. Hoover...

...movies are for the people.

Most people work for a living

and don't make very much.

It pleases them to see officials and the

upper class kicked on the backside.

Always have and it always will.

And if that can change things

so much the better.

Bettah.

He's improving.

But movies have made you rich.

They sure have.

I think you've handled it wonderfully.

Mildred.

The pregnancy?

Everyone knows you were conned.

Excuse us, Mr. Hearst.

I must be up early.

Come along, my dear.

You made an enemy there.

Was it personal, you think?

Personal? Maybe.

I'm sure he really believed

I was a communist.

I wasn't. I was simply a humanist.

He also believed you were a Jew.

Something I've rarely troubled

to deny, mainly because of Syd.

He's half-Jewish.

Same mother, different fathers.

I suppose the false pregnancy

was the end with Mildred.

You're so late again.

I'd almost given up.

Sometimes I feel I'm so close

to getting it right...

...but it slips away.

You've been editing that film

for months.

Will be for months, more than likely.

Not like the old days.

The good times.

The good times? Are they over?

You want me to leave?

No.

I'll leave.

Why aren't you bitter towards her?

Stealing my movie wasn't her idea.

Poor child was so stupid

I doubt she could even spell "idea".

Wake up!

They're trying to seize the film.

Wash your face and wake up.

Sweet little bride of yours. Her divorce

lawyers say the film's an asset.

An asset?

I've got Rollie, the wife and 40

cans of film in the car. Come on.

Once we're out of the state

we'll finish cutting the film.

You've got

your pants on back to front.

It's good.

It moves now.

I really do love that kid.

Where's that shot, Syd?

Look in 102, Rollie.

Wait. I've got it, Chas.

Minnie, answer the door. Hurry.

Here's your tea.

- Thanks very much.

He's on to us, boys.

You are the honeysuckle

and I am the bee.

They're here, boss.

I've dreamed of this moment for years.

This is America.

It's where your dreams come true.

Charlie bought you a lovely house.

It's not too big.

- Great ocean view.

You always wanted to live by the see.

Don't stop Syd. You're right. I have.

I think I will love watching the waves.

I'm sure I will. You boys!

You spoil me so!

More tea?

The mark on my arm?

I got that at the asylum.

If I'd fed you proper

I'd never have gone there.

Now, if they ever come back for me

I'll have enough food for us all.

I could never deal with my mother.

I just threw money at her.

You have to explain why you chose

that time to go to London.

I was tired. I had a movie opening.

I wanted to see old friends.

Straight into the water, ass over tip!

He needed the job that bad!

But I was worried, Charlie.

I was prepared for the worst.

I've seen it happen

in the profession so many times.

I'm sure you have, Mr. Karno.

Head size. That's the only true

measure of a man.

I sent this lad to America.

Look what's come back to me.

My head never swelled

not with all my successes.

But I was worried about you, Charlie.

That night at the Troc, remember?

You took a tall suit from the

wardrobe and tried to be a gent.

Trying to impress that dancer

Hetty - wasn't that her name?

Hetty Kelly.

I could see that you fancied her.

Sad.

I know all about it. She got married.

She sent me a lovely note.

I've got it with me somewhere.

Oh, Charlie, Charlie.

Don't you know?

Has nobody told you? She's gone!

The flu epidemic after the war

carried her away.

I thought someone

must have told you.

Must have written.

Didn't nobody?

What will we do, Charlie?

Smile.

Give me my hat.

Hey! That's Charlie Chaplin!

What can I get you?

Light ale, please.

That'll be tuppence, sir.

There's someone who had a good war!

He wasn't in the army!

Come to stare at the animals, Charlie?

Give your mouth a rest, Ted.

I just came in for a quiet drink.

Good to see you.

Have one on me.

You have one on me.

Mr. Charlie f***ing Chaplin!

Cheers! Bloody bastard!

Don't worry about him. He's always

been a miserable old sod.

Good luck!

- I've seen all your pictures!

That's Charlie Chaplin!

There's the back way, sir.

You're very kind.

Charles Chaplin in the Kid.

Welcome home, Charlie.

I knew then that I had no home. So I

decided to put down roots in America.

A man came to see me the other day.

A corset salesman? I sent him.

Your paunch needs help.

He was the FBI, old darling.

Said he knew I was a loyal American.

He wondered if everyone else

felt the same.

I let him work his way around to you...

...which he did.

He asked if you were a member

of the Communist Party.

I said that was

an absolute impossibility.

Because I love America.

You were too cheap to pay the dues.

Remarkable. Your timing in work

is flawless. In life, it's the reverse.

You're a miserable pain in the ass.

But I'm worried about you.

Worry about your family jewels...

...old darling.

I'm serious. Watch out.

For what?

You're a foreigner.

You're still an outsider.

You don't understand this country.

It's a good country underneath.

No. It's a good country on top.

Underneath is what starts showing

when we're scared.

But you don't care about politics.

What is this?

Why are you worried?

Me? I haven't a care in the world.

I'm the oldest action star around

and talkies are coming.

What have I got

to be worried about?

That's talkies, Charles.

Talkies!

Talkies!

Imagine the tramp talking.

It's the future, Charlie.

Not in my lifetime.

Talkies!

It'll never catch on.

Talkies!

We've enlarged it for you.

I still can't make him out.

Have you got a positive I. D?

It's Hawkins, sir. The red labor leader.

Visiting him in the studio.

How can we make them

realize the danger?

I told him that.

Face to face.

"You can damage this country".

He didn't get it.

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