In 1910. when Karno set off on its yearly American tour, Charlie was regarded as one of the best pantomimeartists ever seen here. They had reached Philadelphia when a telegram arrived and he was being offered the chance to replace a star in the Key- stone film company.

　　Cinema was born in the same year as Charlie, though people still believed it was a passing fad, and would never replace live shows. He was kept hanging about for several weeks and he used the time to watch and to learn. He was determined to master this new medium. It offered him the chance of money and success and it would set him free from the unpredictability of live audience.

　　Charlies first film, released in February 1914, was called Making a living. Though it didnt satisfy Charlie, the public liked it. After that he made ten films and he learned a lot. The public loved him and distributors were demanding more and more Chaplin films. In an incredibly short time, Charlie had become a very important man in motion picture.

　　16. In Charlies childhood, his mother played an important role.

　　A. Right

　　B. Wrong

　　C. Not mentioned

　　17. Charlie and his brother preferred to make up stories themselves when they were still little boys.

　　A. Right

　　B. Wrong

　　C. Not mentioned

　　18. A famous theatrical agent invited Charlie to act in the new production of Sherlock Holmes

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