His films have three basic structures 1. Use conventional plot and throws in gags 2. Riffing 3. Parody well known directors and films Pratfalls Harvey Parry Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin 16 April 1889 The Little Tramp 1890 Parents separate 1894 First appearance on stage with half brother 1897 Joins dance troupe Eight Lancashire Lads 1904 Premier of Peter Pan 1906 Joins Fred Karno Company 1912 Tours U.S. with Karno 1913 Joins Keystone for $175 a week First film ~ Making a Living 1916 Easy Street 1918 Marries Mildred Harris 1901 1919 United Artists 1924 Marries Lolita MacMurray 1908 1931 City Lights