Examining the legendary actor's life, art, and controversial politics within the context of their times, Lynn presents a fresh and definitive portrait of Chaplin.
An enigma to the world, people have vast curiosity about his life and his body of work. This book is an attempt to unravel the various aspects of his life and his struggles.
Kenneth S. Lynn''s biography of Charlie Chapl in reveals a comic genius who wore many masks and a man with both a bright and a dark side to his character. He separate s the facts of Chaplin''s life from the actor''s own artful fi ctions. '
The Life and Times of Charlie Chaplin
And the fact that Charlie Chaplin's tramp character could be completely broke with his pockets turned out, sitting in a gutter with the rain pouring down, yet still be happy, gave people quite a bit of encouragement.
Peter Ackroyd's new biography turns the spotlight on Chaplin's life as well as his work, from his humble theatrical beginnings in music halls to winning an honorary Academy Award.
Introduces the life and career of Charlie Chaplin, who sang on a London stage for the first time at the age of five, and for whom performing proved to be his salvation, providing a way out of a life of hardship and poverty.
'A marvellous book . . . unlikely ever to be surpassed' Spectator 'I cannot imagine how anyone could write a better book on the great complex subject . . . movingly entertaining, awesomely thorough and profoundly respectful' Sunday ...
Charlie Chaplin: His Reflection in Modern Times
Preface: The art of seeing -- Work -- Life -- A comedian sees the world -- Postscript: Meanwhile.
It places me on a far higher plane than any politician.” – Charlie ChaplinOnly a select few actors become international stars in their time, but none had as unique a career as Charlie Chaplin.