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Chaplin

His Life and Art

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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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Chaplin, David Robinson

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Erscheinungsdatum
1985
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Titel
Chaplin
Untertitel
His Life and Art
Sprache
Englisch
Autor*innen
David Robinson
Erscheinungsdatum
1985
Einband
Hardcover
Seitenzahl
792
ISBN10
0070531811
ISBN13
9780070531819
Reihe
Originaltitel
Chaplin
Bewertung
4,25 von 5 Sternen
Beschreibung
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.