Chaplinesque

Example Sentences

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It owes nothing to Chekhov — though there are seagulls — but much to a classically Russian sense of humor and a Chaplinesque ingenuity.

From Los Angeles Times

The script includes a Chaplinesque chase shot on the battlements of Fort Totten, the Civil War site in Queens.

From New York Times

The image of a burly policeman traipsing across the stage with an empty plastic bag, attempting to “capture” the air, was the stuff of Chaplinesque comedy.

From Literature

Instead of discussing her piece, she began a little mime routine, to which Lefèvre responded with Chaplinesque comedic timing, mimicking bashful reluctance and deference to Carlson as the audience roared its approval.

From New York Times

He drew back from me in innocent, Chaplinesque surprise.

From Literature