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Unit 4
Unit 4
Body language
To use strategies to guess the content of the video.
To watch the film and write a script, assign roles, then “dub” the scene.
What kind of movie is it
Who is the leading actor of the movie
Charlie Chaplin
Mime(哑剧) is the use of movements and gestures in order to express something or tell a story without using speech.
In the film The Immigrant, Charlie Chaplin acts as an immigrant who is unused to life in a different country.
The Immigrant
Before you watch
Look at the photos from the film The Immigrant and discuss the questions.
1. What do you think these characters' body language and expressions mean
The captain of the ship has his body sideways while looking straight ahead, with his left arm stretched out and leaning on a railing. His eyes seem to be suspicious of someone or something. He is looking at the person or situation with full concentration.
The main character played by Charlie Chaplin has
his hands to his side and has his jacket at the
shoulder held by the captain of the ship. He looks as if he has been caught doing something wrong and has stiff body language to show how helpless he is. It seems that he is looking at the woman for help. The aptain is using his other hand to point downwards at the woman. He seems to be suggesting something is wrong, and that perhaps Chaplin has done something to the woman such as stolen her purse. The woman is looking towards the captain with her fingers interlocked and a wideeyed expression. It seems like she is trying to appear innocent.
Chaplin and the woman are looking at each other with a big smile. Chaplin has his hands behind his back showing he is calm and relaxed. The woman has her head to the side and hands up pointing towards him. I think they are friendly towards each other and feel happy.
The waiter is looking at Chaplin with an
annoyed facial expression. He is standing
up and looking down at him, with his
thumb up. I think he is telling Chaplin to leave the restaurant, and has the authority to do so. Chaplin is sitting down, and looking up at him with wide eyes and a closed mouth. It seems to show he is helpless. The man beside Chaplin is hungrily looking down at his spoon with the soup he is about to eat.
The woman is sitting down with her hand up to the side of her face, and resting her cheek on it. She looks worried or concerned about something, and is giving it much though.
Chaplin is eating something that is not very good, and his eyes have rolled back and his mouth is open to show disgust. The man next to him looks confused yet intrigued at how Chaplin is reacting, because his body is slightly turned towards him and his eyes are concentrating on him.
2. In groups, discuss what you think the story of this film is.
Perhaps it is about a man wanted by the police. He meets and falls in love with a woman on a ship. Then he goes to a restaurant, where his strange actions cause trouble.
While you watch
1. Why does Chaplin keep putting money into the woman's pocket and taking it out
2. Where does Chaplin get the money to eat at the restaurant
Think about the answers to these questions.
Because he wants to give her some money, but cannot decide if he wants to give her all of his money, or keep some of the money for himself.
He finds a coin on the ground.
3. Why does the waiter become angry with Chaplin
4. Why does the man sitting next to Chaplin become angry with him
5. Can Chaplin pay the restaurant bill in the end
Because Chaplin has not taken off his hat.
Because of Chaplin's sloppy eating habits.
We don't know from the video clip.
1. Write a script, assign roles, and "dub" the scene.
2. Discuss if the film is better dubbed or silent.
The film is better silent rather than dubbed, as so much of the humor is physical.
Work in groups. Finish the following activities.
After you watch
The Immigrant was a 1917 film written and directed by Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977), who appeared in the film with the frquent co-star of many of his early films, Edna Purviance (1895-1958). In the film, Chaplin plays the Tramp, who in this case has taken a ship to immigrate to the United States. Much of the film involves his adventures during his voyage, where he meets and falls in love with Purviance.
The latter half of the film revolves around Chaplin losing his money without realiing it, going to a restaurant to eat (where he is joined by Purviance), and then discovering that he cannot pay his and her bill. All ends happily, however, and Chaplin carries Purviance into the marriage license office so they can wed.
Discuss what you think will happen next in the film. Write it down.
