However, Chaplin did make several films with sound effects and music, even in the era of silent films. He also created films later in his career that incorporated some spoken dialogue, but they were still primarily driven by his iconic physical comedy and silent film techniques.
Here's a breakdown:
Silent films with sound effects and music:
* Most of his films from the 1910s and 1920s, including *The Gold Rush*, *The Kid*, and *Modern Times*.
Films with some dialogue:
* The Great Dictator (1940) - A political satire with a significant amount of dialogue, but still relying heavily on Chaplin's physical humor.
* Monsieur Verdous (1947) - A dark comedy with more dialogue, but still featuring Chaplin's signature style.
* Limelight (1952) - His final film, featuring more dialogue and a more dramatic tone, but still incorporating his characteristic humor.
It's important to note that Chaplin's films often featured live music accompaniment in theaters, and he was very involved in the musical scoring of his films. So, while he didn't embrace talking pictures in the same way as other filmmakers, he still incorporated sound into his work.