Final answer:
The last film to feature Charlie Chaplin's Little Tramp character was 'Modern Times' (1936), a silent film that provided commentary on the industrial era while marking the end of the character's appearances.
Step-by-step explanation:
The 1936 Charlie Chaplin film that was the last to feature his Little Tramp character is Modern Times. Charlie Chaplin's unforgettable character, The Tramp, with his signature baggy pants, moustache, and cane, became an iconic figure in the era of silent films, capturing the hearts of people worldwide.
Modern Times stands out as one of his masterpieces, not only for being the final appearance of The Tramp but also for its commentary on the industrial age and its impact on workers, illustrating this through Chaplin's character and his struggle with a dehumanizing factory job.
Other films starring the character, such as The Kid and City Lights, further contributed to The Tramp's legacy, but it was Modern Times that marked the end of an era as talking pictures became the new norm.
The film was a mixture of social commentary and expertly timed comedy—hallmarks of Chaplin's style. With the transition into talkies highlighted by the success of films like The Jazz Singer in 1927, Chaplin's decision to keep Modern Times primarily silent (though it does have sound effects and some spoken dialogue) was both an artistic choice and a poignant farewell to the silent film genre.