A biography of one of the most famous film comedians of the twentieth century who contributed greatly to the art of filmmaking both as a performer and as a director.
Traces the life of the legendary film star, from his impoverished childhood in England through his years of success in motion pictures in the United States to his exile in 1952.
perspectives on the life and art of the great comedian
Schickel, Richard
2006
Presents a collection of thirty-three essays on the life and career of silent film star Charlie Chaplin including a critique of his early movies, his film techniques, and his impact on the film industry.
Chronicles the life of cinema legend Charlie Chaplin in text and five hundred photos, covering his difficult childhood, his love affairs, his family life with his last wife, Oona, and the making of his films.