Unknown Chaplin

Unknown Chaplin

Unknown Chaplin

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Unknown Chaplin

"A masterpiece about a master."

1983- 2019

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

8.3(12 votes)

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Documentary

Overview

A documentary series examining the film making methods and techniques of Charles Chaplin. Featuring previously unseen footage from Chaplin's private film archive.

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Production Companies

Thames Television

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

Self & in Out-Takes

Edna Purviance

Edna Purviance

Self & In Out-Takes

Albert Austin

Albert Austin

Self & In Out-Takes

John Rand

John Rand

Self & In Out-Takes

Harry Crocker

Harry Crocker

Self & In Out-Takes

Sydney Chaplin

Sydney Chaplin

Self

Jackie Coogan

Jackie Coogan

Self

Lita Grey

Lita Grey

Self

Georgia Hale

Georgia Hale

Self

Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke

Self

Creative team

Written by: Kevin Brownlow
David Gill
Produced by: Kevin Brownlow
David Gill

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