Charlie CHAPLIN, on his way to London where he will present his latest film, has just been attacked by the American Department of Justice. He is interviewed by dozens of journalists aboard the "Queen Elizabeth".
Last week in Paris for Charlie CHAPLIN and his wife who went to the Comédie Française where they were received by the president Vincent AURIOL and his wife. After the performance of "Dom Juan" by Molière, Charlie CHAPLIN went to greet the actors of the play.
Jacques DESLANDES, critic and author of a comparative history of cinema, talks about Charlie CHAPLIN and his lies about his date of birth and his native homes.
Live from the evening of the 25th Cannes International Film Festival, Charlie CHAPLIN has just received the Legion of Honour from the hands of Jacques DUHAMEL, Minister of Cultural Affairs. Very moved, Charlie CHAPLIN spoke in English: "I am too stupid to speak in French, so I will continue in English that I do not speak very well either. It is wonderful to be here tonight and to see how kind you have received me. It is so beautiful and touching. Living in Switzerland, I went to a store and I said "Do you have anything black?" (in French) They said, "What do you want?"" Give a black tie, please"; Anyway, it’s so wonderful tonight, and of course, it’s a great honor, I’m so moved that I don’t know if I speak intelligently or not. it’s very nice to see you all here and to know that you’ve enjoyed me, not only in the past but also in the present."
Charlie CHAPLIN comes to Paris to present his last film "The Countess of Hong Kong". At a press conference, he says he loves this film: "I think it’s a very brilliant film," he says. To the question of why he no longer denounces the injustices of the world, he answers: "I don’t really take myself seriously...the world of entertainment is so immersed in the so-called realism that we need a little relaxation, a little comedy without any ulterior motives".