Charlie Chaplin

Information on Charlie Chaplin
The contributions of this maverick performer to cinema and the arts are immeasurable. Charlie Chaplin's satire was a bold comment on political and social situations and he often paid the price for voicing his opinions.

Famous People of the 1920s
Here’s a look at some of the famous people of the 1920’s who caused a phenomenon and proved to be an inspiration for many.

US Barred Chaplin Knighthood
Charlie Chaplin, the world's greatest silent movie star and a twentieth-century icon, was denied a knighthood for nearly two decades because of American anger at his left-wing political sympathies and morality

Celebrate a Giant With Charlie Chaplin Movie Posters
Charlie Chaplin Movie Posters are one of the great classics to collect because he was so expressive that his image seems to come alive and his movies are timeless.

The Kings of Silent Comedy
A look back at the stars of the silent era of movie history which helped to shape the entire future of the film industry.

UK Refused Knighthood for Chaplin in Deference to Us
Documents reveal how Britain spurned comedian. The comedian Charlie Chaplin - viewed as perhaps the greatest popular artist of his century - was denied a knighthood until his old age because of the government's fears of US anger at the honour.

US barred Chaplin knighthood
Charlie Chaplin, the world's greatest silent movie star and a twentieth-century icon, was denied a knighthood for nearly two decades because of American anger at his left-wing political sympathies and morality.

A first showing for vintage Chaplin clips
Lost footage of a great comedian uncovered. Old colour footage of Charlie Chaplin dancing on the set of his film The Great Dictator was shown at Cannes for the first time yesterday by his daughter Geraldine.