Charlie Chaplin: A Complete Biography
Publisher:
Prabhat Prakashan
Language:
English
Pages:
168
Country of Origin:
India
Age Range:
18-100
Average Reading Time
336 mins
Book Description
Charlie Chaplin, the universal comic icon, who with his lovable portrayal of a ‘tramp’ made and still makes the world laugh. The Hitler’s toothbrush moustache, the bowler or derby hat, the coat a size or two too small, the baggy trousers, the floppy shoes and the cane made him the most unforgettable character. The mere mention of his name conjures a picture of him as the tramp. One of the most pivotal stars of the early silent era of Hollywood, Charlie Chaplin’s films made everyone laugh and cry at the same time. The world cinema is indebted to him for films like ‘The Kid’, ‘The Gold Rush’, “The Circus,” ‘City Lights’, ‘Modern Times’ and ‘The Great Dictator’. 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. The happiness and the despair, the controversies and the acclaims are all revealed in this authentic biography of this great legend. Though he is no more between us but he continues to live in our memories.