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CHARLES CHAPLIN
CHARLES CHAPLIN. . .born in London April 16, 1889 ... father a noted performer and versatile actor.. .mother a prima donna in Gilbert & Sullivan operettas .
Appeared on stage as child in dancing group and as page boy in "Sherlock Holmes" ... also gave impersonations of stage celebrities of the day ... entered vaudeville and toured Great Britain.
Came to United States first in 1910, touring until 19] 2 and then going back to England. .. returned to America to continue vaudeville tour.
While playing in Philadelphia, was signed by Keystone to appear in comedies for $150 a week ... completed vaudeville tour and then went to Hollywood.
Was an immediate success as screen comic ... established new idea in film comedy, combining buffoonery and subtle artistry that made him the greatest funster of his day.
In 1912 formed Charlie Chaplin Film Company ... first star to acquire own personal studio ... later joined Mary Pickford. Douglas Fairbanks and D. W. Griffith in organizing United Artists.
Created "A Dog's Life," "Shoulder Arms," "The Kid," and "The Gold Rush" .. .dramatic talent for pathos interwoven with comedy made his pictures famous.
Wrote and directed "A Woman of Paris," which served as model for the subtle conveyance of dramatic situations through symbolism.
his third production in eight years. Following that came "City Lights" in which he employed sound for the first time, although it was non-dialogue in text. This picture won international acclaim.
In his latest production, known for many months only as "Picture No. 5," his leading lady is Paulette Godard, and the picture released through United Artists.
The Circus" was Chaplin's second picture for United Artists and
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