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Apr 23, 2024 · Edna Purviance (born October 21, 1895?, Paradise Valley, Nevada, U.S.—died January 13, 1958, near Hollywood, California) was an American movie actress of the silent film era, who played opposite Charlie Chaplin in more than 30 films, including such classic short works as The Tramp (1915), Easy Street (1917), and The Immigrant (1917).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
1 day ago · He soon recruited a leading lady, Edna Purviance, whom Chaplin met in a café and hired on account of her beauty. She went on to appear in 35 films with Chaplin over eight years; [84] the pair also formed a romantic relationship that lasted until 1917.
May 2, 2024 · Charles Chaplin wrote and directed this 1923 dramatic film hoping to make a star of his ex-girlfriend and lifelong friend, Edna Purviance, who’d co-starred in many of Chaplin’s two-reelers in...
4 days ago · Chaplin’s real-life wife, Edna Purviance, also stars in the film. Known for her recurring roles in Chaplin’s movies, Purviance adds her own charm to “The Pilgrim” as a love interest. It was one of Chaplin’s last silent films. “The Pilgrim” marked the end of an era, as Chaplin would soon transition into making talkies.
May 3, 2024 · The Pawnshop was Charlie Chaplin's sixth film for Mutual Film Corporation. Released on October 2, 1916, it stars Chaplin in the role of assistant to the pawn...
May 12, 2024 · Photo: Rafael Film Center. Charles Chaplin wrote and directed this 1923 dramatic film hoping to make a star of his ex-girlfriend and lifelong friend, Edna Purviance, who’d co-starred in many of...
