Sir Charles Chaplin
English comic actor, 1889-1977
"Chaplin rose to fame in the era of silent film, and became a worldwide icon through his screen persona, ""The Tramp"". Chaplin's childhood in London was one of poverty and hardship. At 19, he was signed to the prestigious Fred Karno company, which took him to America. In 1919, Chaplin co-founded the distribution company ""United Artists"", which gave him complete control over his films. His first feature-length film was ""The Kid"" (1921). He became increasingly political, and his first sound film was ""The Great Dictator"" (1940), which satirized Adolf Hitler. After being accused of communist sympathies, an FBI investigation was opened, and Chaplin was forced to leave the United States."
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Schauspieler (1889-1977). Portrait post card, signed and inscribed. O. O. u. D. 1 S. 8vo.
$ 1,011 / 950 €
(32605/BN24555)
Skiing in St. Moritz, Switzerland. - Some traces of handling.
English actor and filmmaker (1889-1977). Portrait photograph signed and inscribed. No place. 19.07.1955. 236:180mm.
$ 1,915 / 1.800 €
(73851/BN47746)
"To my friend Richard, / In memory of a / pleasant visit to Bern". - Bust portrait showing him as an older man smiling and wearing a suit. Inscribed in the image, lower left. - Slight mirroring in dark areas, minor scattered dings.
Schauspieler (1889-1977). Album leaf signed. [Wien. 8vo.
$ 1,596 / 1.500 €
(92333/BN61463)
With the further signatures of the glider pilot Robert Kronfeld (1904-48), the Italian juggler Enrico Rastelli (1896-1931), the "human waterspout" Hans Röhrl (fl. 1920s), and Ahmet Zogu, King of Albania (1895-1961). - Occasional slight staining, but well preserved.