Crash Course
Crash Course Film History #9: The Silent Era
This video focuses on the Hollywood Scandals in the Silent Era. It explains the rise in movie studios, contracts, advances, and leaders of the silent films era. [9:15]
Other
Charlie Chaplin: The Great Dictator
An excerpt from Chaplin's most successful and controversial film. Watch as Chaplin "dances" with the world. [1:06]
A&E Television
History.com: Charlie Chaplin Leaves the u.s.
Suspected of communist activity, famous film actor Charlie Chaplin fled the U.S. for his London home in 1952. Listen to a brief broadcast announcing this news. [39 secs]