February 7

Charlie Chaplin, a film star who became quite famous in the first quarter of the twentieth century, has had a long and lasting influence on comedy. This is still felt today. One example is Johnny Depp’s character in the movie Benny and Joon; Chaplin more or less carries the movie for Depp. Chaplin’s most famous character The Tramp made its first appearance in Chaplin’s movie Kid Auto Races at Venice, which was released on the 7th in 1914.