Jackie Coogan on THE KID 

The film was a masterpiece and Coogan's performance was stunningly realistic. Chaplin later said that Coogan was one of the greatest actors that he ever worked with. Many, many years later, when Coogan was re-united with Chaplin at the 1972 Academy Awards, Chaplin reportedly told Coogan's wife "Never forget that your husband is a genius".

the first time I saw this movie, I cried and laugh at the same time. A true masterpiece!

He is the reason that there are laws currently that protect a child actor's income from parents or guardians.

A once in a lifetime performance from the kid . Jackie coogan’s parents squandered all his money millions at the time and today the Jackie coogan was responsible for the child actors law which insures the well being of child actors. Years later Chaplin never forgot Jackie and paid his medical bills when he became ill. But who could resist not shedding a tear for Jackie’s performance. Iconic indeed!

Jackie Coogan is a true Hollywood legend.

I just watched “The Kid” on an 8mm projector and this interview gave me goose bumps because I thought to myself, “wow that little kid is convincing!”

When Jackie fell on hard times years down the road, Chaplin gave him some money, no hesitation whatsoever.

Can you believe Uncle Fester married Betty Grable! and further more this man is also a WW2 kick butt pilot. what a cool interesting dude.

I love this movie, for me and one of the best I've ever seen in my life. I always get emotional when I see, and from this movie I have a great affection for Charlie.

He died a little after I was born and we still remember him as a cute kid.

Harder to believe, he would be 106 years old today. RIP Jackie 🦋

My favorite Chaplin piece :)

Hard to believe that the Kid is Uncle Fester

Excelente actor, la actuación la llevó desde pequeño. No me canso de ver sus actuaciones en en cine mudó junto al gran Charles Chaplin, realmente un honor.

I just watched "The Kid". Only after did I find out that the boy also played Uncle Fester in the Adams Family many years later...wow!

I just saw The Kid for the first time and was bowled over by that little guy's performance. That scene with him crying in the truck is just heart-rending. Major props to Charlie Chaplin for working with him so well. The lad was so cute and charming throughout the film. Such wide, adorable eyes. I thought he sorta looked like a girl some of the time, but that might've just enhanced his winsomeness. 🤩

Recognized his voice immediately from The Addams Family TV series. His voice has hardly changed here. You rarely come across that

What a guy! Such a talent!

Uncle fester, what a legend.

Holy cow, it would be amazing if somehow the documentary this is from got released on blu-ray! "Hollywood: A Celebration of the American Silent Film" might be the greatest documentary ever made about the movies.

He was the world's first child superstar, adored by millions and a huge success in the many films he made in the 1920s. He was once described as the most beautiful child in the world. It's hard to believe that this man is the same person as that famous pre-teen star, seeing how he grew up to lose his hair and his famous looks and by the time he was appearing in The Addams Family, he had changed completely for the worst and was unrecognisable from his youthful self. He must have been aware of this and not liked it a bit, because one day, while he was in his dressing room between filming scenes for The Addams Family, his daughter caught him crying and sobbing bitterly. When she asked him whatever was the matter, he told her I used to be the most beautiful child in the world and now I'm an ugly monster! It must have been a terrible cross for him to bear.

this guy had an amazing life. that we know him only as uncle fester is pretty astonishing. were i to do a movie based on a hollywood star's life, you betcha it would be about jackie coogan.

He should've been cast in The Godfather as one of the mobsters, or as Gazo in Rocky. I can see him playing heavies.

Uncle Fester, what a Legend!!

Jackie Coogan enlisted in the U.S. Army after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He volunteered for hazardous duty with the 1st Air Commando Group. He achieved the rank of Flight Officer

Chaplin loved this '' kid'' Both had a connection. Chaplin desperate for kids of his own and the fact he most likely saw a little of himself in the boy. Glad to see he lived to see his 70th birthday.

Jackie was my dads glider pilot when he flew some of the Chindits from India in to Burma

Sir your acting was superb adorable and and you were cute.I also cry many too see the sad part of" the kid".you are excellent 🙏

Me gustaria saber mas de este actor Coogan. Saber por ej. Si en esa época se estudiaba drama y actuación o este niño era solo un prodigio natural. Siento tanta angustia de saber que existió un niñito que hoy mirando sus peliculas me llena de ternura y me parte el corazón y que hoy no es mas que un recuerdo.

Truly a classic movie. I cry every time during that scene

Aww, he was such a handsome little boy! Great actor as well!

Jackie coogan acting was very nice.still in 2019.no comparison

Very good interview and explanation.

You're true legend Mr. Jackie

How does this video have so few views? Awesome insight into an amazing film!

masterpiece with master actors

Wow! I had no idea he was the little boy I'm that movie! It's one of my favorites.

He made little millions in his childhood equivalent to 48 millions of today an internacional child mega star and was ripped of of his money. Hope someone finds all his other great work. And thank God he became a great pilot, was a WWII heroe, married, had children and grand children and continued to work during his life and was love and is love by several generations now.

Love this movie

Wonderful guy. He made me laugh so much in the Addams Family.

0:36 - I thought I saw Gomez Addams' face in Charlie Chaplin (LOL) - I was just binge watching the show and thought I'd check out some Jackie Coogan clips.

jackie coogan i love you

Wonderful action was given by the kid .in the movie. The actor Jackie is sharing his views/ memories his working experience with Charlie Chaplin . But both was no more. Alas!.

Those expressive eyes

I loved him!

Legend is Charlie Chaplin

I love Uncle Fester.

Fantastic!

Too bad this is such a brief clip of the interview which is about 11 minutes long. It's another Kevin Brownlow gem (he's the interviewer). I also think those who think Coogan demeaned himself in The Addams Family are wrong. He's great in that and that wonderful series wouldn't have been the same without him. It's not Chaplin but then, what is?

This is just a small clip from the wonderful Thames Television documentary made by Kevin Brownlow called, Hollywood; A celebration of the American silent film. It's a 13 episode, 1980 documentary narrated by actor James Mason which features interviews with actors, directors, cameramen, stuntmen and others involved in the silent film industry. It's on RU-vid, and well worth a look.

Humour + humanity = charli Chaplin

Genio

I wished they've came out with the sequel starring bruce willis and Spencer breslin as well where he grows up and becomes a dad of his own to his son and daughter and goes through that same phase.

Back then Mr. Coogan, along with other actors and actresses, gave their all to obtain parts because they loved acting. Today all the actors and actresses think only about money, not that it’s wrong, but it shouldn’t be the main reason. Sometimes I fall into the latter category too.

YIKES! I'm hit in the feels 💜

this is wonderful. my gosh

Você é o menino de O GAROTO? Sei quase nada de inglês mas pelo título..... Você teria hoje mais de 100 anos. Você é filho ou neto, do KID...talvez.... Ele esteve com CHARLES CHAPLIN e encantou. Aparecem pequenos lances e CHAPLIN brinca com ele, põe no colo....moleque esperto...até deixou o guarda sem sentido. PARABÉNS. 💋💋💋💋💋💌💌💌💌💌💌🤗

I m just seeing time and travel omg...

I enjoyed Uncle Fester never knew that he had an impressive silent and talk movie career! Sad to hear his parent took Millions from Jackie. The house in this interview looks rather modest.

great stuff

FESTER!!!!

Jackie Coogan indimenticabile

Great sir

But this version of the kid and Charlie chaplain and this guy as a child actor are both master if not powerhouse actor's of their time.

I thought he was going to say he hit him to make the tears come out. But thank god he didn’t .

I didn't it was the original kid way ,before bruce willis version back in 2000s that's the only one I saw especially Spencer breslin starring as the kid.

Jackie 'The Kid' Coogan, that should have been and should be his name

What year is the interview?

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this guy played that kid and - Born: 26 October 1914, Los Angeles, California, United States Died: 1 March 1984, Santa Monica, California, United States

His grandson was on Intervention

"Phoney as a three dollar bill." ☺

we wanna know what year the interview was taken not what he is saying , well all speak english we understand what he is saying

His age was written on the door the flat they lived in in this filn

it's Barry shulman 59yrs old i agree with you. I'm a retired professional dental labratory technician and worked in a crown and brige labratory with two other technichion"s it's an art and craft and a great career for the younger generation but they are all screwed up. i understand with you. Barry shulman. sincerely.

😇My favorit 😇

En español por favor ...

clever....good movie

FEEL OLD YET?

Nice video.

what happened to the kid

Jackie Coogan

Are those stacks of newspapers behind him?

ohh god so hard to believe

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Just saw a article about him one of the most high payed actor of his time,,,

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U r lucky

Got it omg

Tradução!!!!!!!😭😭😭😭😭😭

Oh my god

He's still alive and a Pennsylvania Senator.

does anyone know when this interview took place?

When was this interview? Anyone know?

Why he never act again

Il n y a pas de talent à répéter plusieurs fois une scène, le talent c'est de la faire une fois...

I've got lots of 3 dollar bills!

3 dollars for acting?

:(

Quran says every one will die,, the reality of islam which give us reality