Chaplin Memorial Edition Box 1 [DVD]

This collection includes three timeless masterpieces: the iconic "City Lights (2-disc set)," the late-career masterpiece "Limelight (2-disc set)," and "King of New York (2-disc set)," released after a five-year hiatus.

■ "City Lights (2-disc set)" An enduring masterpiece depicting the fleeting love between a tramp and a blind flower girl.

In a time of economic hardship, a tramp is captivated one day by the sight of a blind flower girl. As he buys flowers and pretends to be a gentleman, he becomes an irreplaceable presence in her life. He resolves to earn money to restore her sight…

[Bonus Disc] Introduction ~David Robinson~ Archives 1: The Modern Chaplin ~Serge Bromberger~ Starring: Peter Lord / Deleted Scenes / Documentary / Excerpts from "The Boxer" / Trailers / Chaplin Collection Archives 2: Photo Gallery / Poster Gallery / The Life of Chaplin / Cast & Staff Profiles / Japan Chaplin Museum

■ "Limelight (2-Disc Set)" A tragic love story between a down-on-his-luck clown and a ballerina who has lost all hope. A masterpiece from Chaplin's later years, reflecting his own state of mind.

The clown Calvero was once at the height of his glory, but now he is old and down on his luck. One day, he returns to his apartment to find a stranger lying unconscious after a suicide attempt. She is a ballerina named Terry. Calvero tries to encourage her and help her recover. Eventually, he decides to return to the stage…

[Bonus Disc] Introduction ~David Robinson~ Archives 1: The Modern Chaplin ~Edgardo Kozalinski~ Starring: Bernardo Bertolucci / Cut Scenes / "The Professor" / Home Movies / Trailers / Chaplin Collection Archives 2: Original Score / Reading of Chaplin's Original "Footlights" (Excerpt) / Photo Gallery / Poster Gallery / The Life of Chaplin / Cast & Staff Profiles / Japan Chaplin Museum

■ "The King of New York (2-Disc Set)" A scathing comedy full of satire on America, released by Chaplin after a five-year silence.

A king, exiled to America after a revolution in a small European country, has his fingerprints taken upon arrival at the airport. The city is overflowing with excessive commercialism. Ironically, America, where he came seeking freedom, is less comfortable than his own country.

Then, one day, the king meets a mysterious boy at a school he is visiting…

[Bonus Disc] Introduction ~David Robinson~ Archives 1: The Modern Chaplin ~Jerome de Misoltz~ Starring: Jim Jarmusch / Cut Scenes / Mandolin Serenade / Trailers / Chaplin Collection Archives 2: Photo Gallery / Poster Gallery / The Life of Chaplin / Cast & Staff Profiles / Japan Chaplin Museum