A dynamic and sensational performer in film, Charlie Chaplin was a pioneer of comedy in filmmaking, leaving an important and lasting influence. Kid Auto Races in Venice is a precious piece of Chaplin’s history, as it was the first time he ever appeared in his now iconic “Tramp” costume. The short comedy is flush with Chaplin’s charm, as he plays a dunderheaded tramp that continually interrupts the making of a movie. This meta-filmmaking was extremely innovative. Guided by one of the greatest film producers in history, Mack Sennett, this picture marks the birth of Charlie Chaplin as a pillar of cinema.
