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Charles Chaplin
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Charlie Chaplin 1952
Described by George Bernard Shaw as "The only genius developed in motion pictures," Charlie Chaplin was regarded by many of his contemporaries as the greatest comedian the world has ever seen - a reputation he has never completely lost. Probably born in London (he sometimes claimed it was France), Chaplin was the son of music hall entertainers and was earning his living on the stage in England at the age of eight. Discovered while touring the US with Fred Karno's comedy troupe, Chaplin soon discovered his unforgettable screen persona the pathetic outcast with the baggy trousers, bowler hat, moustache and cane - which became familiar in films such as "The Tramp" (1915), "The Kid" (1921), and the "Gold Rush" (1925). Chaplin's style did not adapt well to sound and despite later succesful silents - notably "City Lights" (1931) and "Modern Times" (1936) - his work generally lost its luster. Attacked in America for his left - wing sympathies, Chaplin emigrated to Switzerland in 1952.
Fame
Date
23 sept. 1952
Crédit
Photo12/Mirrorpix
Notre référence
MPX16A00_171
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Droits gérés
Format disponible
13,5Mo (1,1Mo) / 18,4cm x 18,4cm / 2171 x 2174 (300dpi)