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This authorized biography delves into the life of one of the greatest comic geniuses, drawing on Chaplin's private papers, letters, and photographs, made accessible by his widow, Lady Oona. Chaplin's journey was marked by profound loneliness and an unrelenting pursuit of artistic perfection. The narrative explores the tragic elements of his life, including his alcoholic father, mentally disturbed mother, and tumultuous marriages to much younger women, notably film star Paulette Goddard. It also addresses the 'white slavery' case against him and the anti-Communist persecution he faced during the McCarthy era, which ultimately led to his exile from America. This biography reveals many provocative insights into Chaplin's private life, romances, and business dealings, alongside the creation of his iconic films. It vividly captures the various worlds he inhabited, from Victorian London to the rise and fall of Hollywood's studio system, and the impact of McCarthyism, after which America once again embraced the "Little Tramp." The book is illustrated with 80 pages of rare family photos and includes a detailed chronology, filmography, theatre tours, and a list of significant figures in Chaplin's life.
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- Title
- Chaplin
- Subtitle
- His Life and Art
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Robinson
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill
- Released
- 1985
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 792
- ISBN10
- 0070531811
- ISBN13
- 9780070531819
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Historical Themes, History, True Stories, Biographies, Art, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Theater, USA, Theatre & Dance, Filmthema, Film, Comedies, Money, Media Tie-In, Artists, Scandals and Affairs
- Original title
- Chaplin
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
- Description
- This authorized biography delves into the life of one of the greatest comic geniuses, drawing on Chaplin's private papers, letters, and photographs, made accessible by his widow, Lady Oona. Chaplin's journey was marked by profound loneliness and an unrelenting pursuit of artistic perfection. The narrative explores the tragic elements of his life, including his alcoholic father, mentally disturbed mother, and tumultuous marriages to much younger women, notably film star Paulette Goddard. It also addresses the 'white slavery' case against him and the anti-Communist persecution he faced during the McCarthy era, which ultimately led to his exile from America. This biography reveals many provocative insights into Chaplin's private life, romances, and business dealings, alongside the creation of his iconic films. It vividly captures the various worlds he inhabited, from Victorian London to the rise and fall of Hollywood's studio system, and the impact of McCarthyism, after which America once again embraced the "Little Tramp." The book is illustrated with 80 pages of rare family photos and includes a detailed chronology, filmography, theatre tours, and a list of significant figures in Chaplin's life.