I was grading essays about Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times and every one had a different way of referring to the Paulette Goddard character. The girl. Chaplin’s companion (and actual wife). The gamin, as she’s called in the credits. But the absolute best: his lady friend.
Here’s a link to the movie, which also makes me laugh, every time I watch it: Modern Times.
Tags: Chaplin, lady friend, Modern Times
