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This could be a very short post. I mean, why would you choose when you can have both? It's been more than 90 years since they started making films and they are both considered among the best filmmakers that ever lived. A lot of people probably wouldn't give silent films a second thought these days, which I guess isn't that surprising. It's not something we grew up with or have been exposed to much, but I think if people gave them a shot many would be pleasantly surprised. A short film might be a good starting point so here's a link to Buster Keaton's The Scarecrow. Charlie Chaplin's early short films have been largely disappointing so I'd have to recommend one of his feature length films such as City Lights, it has a very sweet ending and the boxing scene is one of the best things I've seen.
You can get a collection of Buster Keaton short films very cheaply on Amazon or you could go for the full package which includes most of his films (that will set you back $180). Charlie Chaplin shorts are also available for cheap but I don't recommend them. On amazon it seems his feature film collections are out of print at the moment.
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