{"product_id":"paperblanks-celebrating-charlie-chaplin-pencil-case-pb7257-7","title":"Paperblanks Celebrating Charlie Chaplin Pencil Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep your favourite pens and pencils safe and beautifully organised with this Celebrating Charlie Chaplin pencil case from Paperblanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharlie Chaplin was an English actor, filmmaker and composer famed for his iconic character “The Tramp.” This pencil case celebrates Charlie Chaplin, commemorating both the 100th anniversary of \u003cem\u003eThe Kid,\u003c\/em\u003e his first feature-length film, and the cultural impact of \u003cem\u003eThe Great Dictator,\u003c\/em\u003e by reproducing its final speech.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSir Charles Spencer Chaplin (1889–1977) was an English actor, filmmaker and composer whose onscreen persona, “The Tramp,” was an international icon. Chaplin’s career spanned more than 75 years, from his early days touring music halls through his rise and fall in the 1920s to 1950s and, finally, his emotional comeback later in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown for writing, directing, producing, editing, composing and starring in most of his films, Chaplin’s financial independence allowed him to pursue his art. He co-founded United Artists to give himself and his co-founders freedom in the distribution of their films and even built his own studios to have complete control over his own vision. \u003cem\u003eThe Kid\u003c\/em\u003e (1921), his first feature-length film, was one of the earliest Hollywood films to combine comedy with drama in one film.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the course of his career, Chaplin became increasingly preoccupied with socio-economic problems and his work reflected that. Disturbed by the international rise of militaristic nationalism in the 1930s, he set out to create a film that would allow people to laugh in the face of even the most dangerous of political leaders. \u003cem\u003eThe Great Dictator,\u003c\/em\u003e released in 1940, the final speech of which is reproduced on this cover, satirised Adolf Hitler and played up the resemblance of Chaplin’s moustache to that of the Fascist leader. The film was hugely popular critically and commercially; however, the final five minutes, in which Chaplin made a direct and impassioned plea to the audience to choose peace and democracy over war and fascism, courted controversy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1940s marked a period of decline for Chaplin, as he was blacklisted from Hollywood for being an alleged communist sympathiser and in 1952, he relocated to Switzerland, his re-entry permit to the United States having been rescinded. He spent the next two decades re-editing and scoring some of his early films, writing his autobiography and working on new projects. Even in declining health, having suffered a series of minor strokes, Chaplin’s tenacity did not leave him, and he continued to write and compose. Eventually the world took notice once again, and in 1972 the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences extended an olive branch in the form of an honorary Oscar award. Accepting the sign of America wanting to “make amends,” Chaplin returned stateside one last time to receive a 12-minute standing ovation and his honorary Academy Award. In 1977, Chaplin died at home in Switzerland in his sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough Chaplin rose to fame in the silent film era, it is his singular artistic voice and passion that solidifies his legacy as one of the most important figures in the history of film. Artists and performers like Marcel Marceau, Raj Kapoor and Walt Disney all cited Chaplin as an influence, and today his films continue to be enjoyed and studied around the world. In spite of his reputation for slapstick comedy, real human pathos and social commentaries run through many of his best-known works. It is our honour to celebrate Charlie Chaplin with this commemorative design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks to Bubbles Incorporated for supplying the handwritten page on this cover: Charlie Chaplin™ © Bubbles Incorporated SA 2019.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manuscript of Charlie Chaplin’s speech in The Great Dictator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1930s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e California, United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220 × 30 × 68 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celebrating Charlie Chaplin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure magnetic closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative printed paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable inner tray for storage of small items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformational bookmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 102 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e PB7257-7 | \u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781439772577\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Paperblanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaperblanks works with museums, libraries, galleries and artists around the world to faithfully reproduce remarkable artwork, historic bindings and treasured manuscripts, bringing the same care and craftsmanship found in its celebrated journals to every accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paperblanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54386211488072,"sku":"PB7257-7","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/5114\/5032\/files\/9781439772577_FrontHighRes.png?v=1792779744","url":"https:\/\/shop.penandpaper.co.uk\/products\/paperblanks-celebrating-charlie-chaplin-pencil-case-pb7257-7","provider":"The Pen and Paper Stationery Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}