A Woman of Paris.

The article focuses on the 1923 film *A Woman of Paris*, written, directed, and edited by Charles Chaplin, highlighting its significance as Chaplin's first dramatic feature for United Artists, the film distribution company he co-founded in 1919. The film stars Edna Purviance as Marie St. Clair, a woman caught between love and luxury in Paris, and represents Chaplin's effort to establish his artistic reputation beyond comedy. The recent Criterion Collection Blu-ray release features a 4K restoration, remastered soundtrack, and extensive extras including alternative musical scores, scholarly video essays, and archival materials that deepen understanding of the film's themes, production, and historical context. This edition offers valuable resources for researchers interested in Chaplin's work, early independent film production, and silent-era cinema.