Mr. Popper's Penguins and Charlie Chaplin?

Took one of my kids to see Mr. Popper's Penguins last night for her birthday.  Her choice, not mine.  The movie itself was not nearly as bad as I was expecting.  Sure, it had potty humor, but it was a kids' flick and Jim Carrey was relatively restrained.

Of course, the only reason I bring the movie up in this context is that Charlie Chaplin films play a role in the film.  The penguins of the film are sedated by two things: cold weather and The Little Tramp.  It seems they identify with the character as he has a familiar gait.  Tom Popper (Carrey) plays the films on a continuous loop in his apartment and when the channel gets turned, the results are predictable and not good.

I recognized The Gold Rush and Shoulder Arms with prominent placement in the movie (there's a third I couldn't identify).  Not saying Mr. Popper's Penguins is a good film.  Just pointing out a connection and, if it gets a couple people to take in a silent, that isn't a bad thing.