The Little Tramp returns to Niles for the 2025 Charlie Chaplin Days on May 16–18: a weekend of films, trips and of course a Chaplin lookalike contest.
For those unfamiliar with the history of Niles Essanay Film Studio, the festival kicks off with an evening program on Friday, May 16: “The Little Tramp Comes to Niles—How did he get here?” Two Niles-made films with Chaplin cameos will be screened, and Chaplin experts Dominique Dugros and Marc Wanamaker will speak on the life of actress Oona Neil, both before and after her involvement with Chaplin.
Saturday’s activities include two diesel train rides through Niles Canyon, and a morning walking tour of Niles. A lineup of films at the Nickleodean theater to mark the 110th anniversary of Chaplin’s time at Niles, including an evening screening of The Gold Rush (1925)…