I see that this sub is for questions so I hope you don’t mind one initial answer:
YEAH, in fact, HP Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an avid filmgoer and fan of Charlie Chaplin.
I’ve got the quotes to back that up, but for the purposes of this sub am wondering how incongruous this seems to others off the bat?
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Letter to Rheinhart Kleiner
Sept. 25, 1916
My dear Kleiner:—
I also saw that refin'd comedy intituld "The Count", enacted by Mr. Charles Chaplin.
Mr. Chaplin hath indeed a unique charm of manner; the more marked when unobscured by the coarseness & crudity of the film wherein he is acting.
I was much delighted with the film preceding "The Count" — “One A.M." in which Chaplin is the only character; with the exception of a hackney-coachman in the fore part of the play.
Charles, in this film, is labouring beneath "The Power of Wine".
He also makes another escape from his traditional costume, appearing as once before in immaculate evening garb. At least, it is immaculate when the film begins.
Charlie, though he might not shine in a comedy of wit & repartee, is indeed an enemy to melancholy! He has his own particular place in the world. I can even forgive him for [REDACTED]
Trusting to receive a reply at yr Convenience,
I am, Sir,
Ever yr most humble
Obt Servt
HP Lovecraft