Charlie Chaplin a brief life

A concise portrait of the iconic film star traces his humble theatrical beginnings through his honorary Academy Award win, sharing anecdotes about his lesser-known antics and associations.

Main Author: Ackroyd, Peter, 1949- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Nan A. Talese/Doubleday, 2014.
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Table of Contents:
  • A London childhood
  • On stage
  • Keep it wistful
  • Making a living
  • The rhythm
  • The eternal imp
  • Charlee!
  • Mutual relations
  • The little mouse
  • The ostrich egg
  • Home again
  • Why don't you jump?
  • The edge of madness
  • The beauty of silence
  • The machine
  • The German tramp
  • Let us work and fight
  • Proceed with the butchery
  • No return
  • The shadows.