A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate | 1923 | Drama Romance

Title: A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate | 1923 | Drama Romance Director: Charlie Chaplin Studio: Charles Chaplin Productions / United Artists Starring: Edna Purviance, Adolphe Menjou, Carl Miller, Clarence Geldart, Lydia Knott, Charles K. French Based on: Original screenplay by Charlie Chaplin Release Date: September 26 1923 (Los Angeles premiere); October 1 1923 (general U.S. release) Runtime: Approximately 82 minutes Format: Silent black and white Country: United States Language: Silent with English intertitles Genres: Drama Romance --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Marie plans to elope from her village 00:15:00 Train station misunderstanding 00:30:00 Marie in Paris and rise in society 00:45:00 Reunion with Jean Millet 01:00:00 Love triangle develops 01:15:00 Choices and resolution --- Summary: A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate is a 1923 American silent drama directed, written, and produced by Charlie Chaplin that follows Marie St. Clair, a young village woman who, after intending to elope with her lover Jean Millet, is left alone when circumstances prevent Jean from meeting her. She travels to Paris, where she becomes the mistress of a wealthy playboy, Pierre Revel. A year later, Marie encounters Jean again, now a struggling artist, and is forced to confront the choices she has made between love and wealth, with tragic consequences for the characters intertwined in her life. --- Background: A Woman of Paris was Chaplin’s first serious dramatic film and the only silent feature he directed in which he did not star in a leading role; he appears only briefly in a cameo as a train station porter. The film was produced by Chaplin for United Artists and noted for its character-driven narrative and mature treatment of romantic and social themes, a departure from his typical comedic fare. --- Trivia: The film was intended in part to showcase Edna Purviance as a dramatic lead independent of Chaplin’s iconic Tramp character. It received critical praise for its storytelling and acting but was a commercial disappointment at the time of release. Chaplin reissued the film in 1976 with a newly composed score and trimmed footage for a revival release. The story has been interpreted as a progressive portrayal of a woman’s choices and autonomy in the urban modern world. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: September 26 / October 1 1923 Original Studio / Distributor: Charles Chaplin Productions / United Artists Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #AWomanOfParis #CharlieChaplin #EdnaPurviance #1923Film #SilentFilm #Drama #Romance #PublicDomain