In a debate almost as old as cinema, the audience has asked the question, "Who do you like better?" Charles Chaplin's "little tramp" was the most famous and recognized character the world over. Buster Keaton's "great stone face" and his unparalleled talent for stunts amazed audiences young and old. The two greatest stars of the silent era, the legacy of their films (The Kid, The General, Steamboat Bill, Jr., and City Lights), and the debate about who we love more lives on. The Friends of the Cranford Public Library invite you to explore the question with Chris Messineo, Director of the New Jersey Film School, who will speak about the work of Chaplin and Keaton and present film clips illustrating their art. This marks Chris's third visit to Cranford, where he has also presented programs on the films of Alfred Hitchcock and on film noir.
