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Charlie Chaplin Special

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Talking Movies uncovers the life and legacy of Charlie Chaplin's cinematic genius.

Talking Movies' Tom Brook traces the life of Charlie Chaplin and uncovers the legacy behind his cinematic genius.

Described by his biographer as 'the most dramatic of all the rags-to-riches stories ever told', Charlie Chaplin went from the workhouses of London to being the most famous and highest paid celebrity on the planet. The man who was known for his comic 'tramp' persona is one of the most important and influential figures in the history of film.

Talking Movies' Tom Brook traces Chaplin's journey from London, to his rise to global fame in the USA, and to his family home in Switzerland to reveal the man behind the costume. Speaking to family members and cinema historians, Talking Movies finds out what made Chaplin tick and uncovers the legacy behind his cinematic genius.

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