Although Edna and Charlie have had plenty of on screen romances, there was a connection off stage. Edna and Charlie already played their roles amazingly before dating. But now, the romance is even stronger on screen because they don't have to worry about awkward feelings. They are always a natural couple and you can see it in the way they look at each other. This video is a montage of scene from some films they have done in the past couple of years.
Video: Violin, Chaplins. "รข™¥ Forever - Charlie and Edna." YouTube. YouTube, 1 July 2007. Web. 11 Dec. 2015.
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This scene takes place in the film, "A Dog's Life" in 1918. Timid Edna seems to be caught up in the appearance of Charlie Chaplin's character. Of course there is some flirting action going on. Sometimes the flirting is more noticeable at times then others. When they get closer, Charlie grabs her hand and they dance... and dance... and dance. What a beautiful scene that will make you laugh and obviously smile.
Video: Channel, Jenthesuperone's. "Edna Purviance Flirts and Dances with Charlie Chaplin." YouTube. YouTube, 26 Nov. 2009. Web. 11 Dec. 2015.
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This picture was taken around the time Edna was born. She was born in the small, western town of Paradise Valley, Nevada in 1895. This type of moment was shocking since cameras were fairly new at this point and that there was one taking pictures in this tiny town. Edna grew up with her mother and her 2 sisters. Her father wasn't around much since he walked out on her family when she was very young but, she doesn't like to talk about her father.
Photo: "Humboldt County Poineers." Humboldt County Pioneers. Web. 11 Dec. 2015.
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This picture was taken in 1910. This is Edna Purviance's 2nd house in Lovelock, Nevada. Here, Edna and her family ran the Singer Hotel. This was the time Edna was introduced to silent films and also became a fairly good piano player. Edna was a small town girl for her entire childhood. She passed the time by reading, playing the piano or going to see a silent film.
Photo: "Edna Purviance's Lovelock, Nevada Home - Part Three." Edna Purviance's Lovelock, Nevada Home - Part Three. Web. 11 Dec. 2015.
This article was written recapping Edna's life. Funny stories, sad stories and breakup stories rolled up into one. Grab the tissues. It explains the tragic breakup between Edna and Charlie and her life after her glory days. If you want to learn more, check out the link above. It has clips from Interviews and quotes said by Edna and Charlie.
Article/Interview: "Edna Purviance, Nevada's Forgotten Movie Star, by David W. Toll." Edna Purviance, Nevada's Forgotten Movie Star, by David W. Toll. Web. 11 Dec. 2015.
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This hilarious scene from, "The Count" in 1916 will sure to make you laugh. The mix of Charlie's pantomime and Edna's talented foot work, make this scene loved by everyone. The scene starts out with Edna and Charlie dance together on the dance floor with no one else. Charlie is having a bit of trouble, probably because of nerves. Then eventually everyone watching on the sides think it's time to join in. Who doesn't love a good Charlie-Edna dance scene?
Video: "Charlie Chaplin's Funny Dance | The Count." YouTube. YouTube. Web. 11 Dec. 2015.
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Oh Edna... In this scene in, "A Women of Paris" she become very upset with her gentleman friend. So upset that she throws her pearl necklace out the window! Once she realizes what a terrible mistake she made, she races back to the window. At that moment a stranger picks up her necklace. Edna is furious and runs outside to catch him. As the gentleman friend watches out the window, Edna bolts out of the building chasing the man around the corner. What happened after that? No one knows.
Video: "Charlie Chaplin - A Woman of Paris - Clip with Edna Purviance." YouTube. YouTube. Web. 11 Dec. 2015.
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In this picture, Edna and Charlie are holding their adorable co-star. This dog was the co-star in the film, "A Dog's Life" hmmm... what do ya know. This cutie's name is Scraps. But, in the film he is named mut... very creative. This just shows the puppy-love between Charlie and Edna in a more literal way. Mut plays a big role in the film because it is based around him and his life. Hence the name, "A Dog's Life".
Photo: "Chaplin Forever." Pinterest. Web. 11 Dec. 2015.
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This photo was taken in 1915 and is named, "Work". Suits pretty well. Edna is shown as if she was knocking on a door or maybe even a window. You can also spot Charlie in this photo. Of course, he's the weirdest one, hanging upside down from a ladder. Is that unlucky? All I have to say is that I'm hoping the girl is pretending to faint, it looks pretty realistic.
Also included in the picture (from left to right): Marta Golden, Billy Armstrong, Charles Inslee and Leo White
Photo: "Work (1915)." Work (1915). Web. 11 Dec. 2015.
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I absolutely adore this picture! This was taken on set of, "A Dog's Life" in 1918. This year was the busiest for Edna. She was the leading lady in 7 films with Charlie in 1918, including, "A Dog's Life". This was the biggest film that she did in 1918. Was it her acting? Or the incredibly cute dog showing up every 2 seconds making the audience go, "Awwwwww". Of course, Edna and Charlie are playing the roles of a married couple. But, we all know that's what they do best.
Photo: "Chaplinfortheages." Chaplin Is "For The Ages" Web. 11 Dec. 2015.
