A satirical tragicomedy where relentless industrial gears threaten to grind down the human spirit, only for hope to blossom like a resilient flower in the cracks of a concrete jungle.
Modern Times
"He stands alone as the greatest entertainer of modern times! No one on earth can make you laugh as heartily or touch your heart as deeply...the whole world laughs, cries and thrills to his priceless genius!"
Director:
Charlie Chaplin
Cast:
Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Henry Bergman, Tiny Sandford, Chester Conklin
Drama
Comedy
Romance
Budget:
$1,500,000
Box Office:
$1,800,000
Modern Times - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
In the opening montage comparing workers to sheep, a single black sheep can be seen briefly in the flock.
This is a subtle visual metaphor for The Tramp himself. The black sheep is an individual who stands out from the herd, an outsider who doesn't conform. This quick shot foreshadows The Tramp's inability to fit into the regimented, conformist world of modern industrial society.