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Birth
Charles Spencer Chaplin was born. -
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Charlie Chaplin
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First Amatuer Apperance
Charlie made his first amatuer apperance when he was five years old, when he filled in for his mother. (1) Due to both of his parents having careers in acting Charlie was a performer from day one. -
Chaplin Abandoneds School
Charlie leaves school at the age of thirteen. He supports himself with various jobs. (2) Charlie could focus on acting since he was not in school. -
Chaplin Joins Juvnile act, Caseys Circus.
Charlie Chapman finds work by joinnig Caseys Circus. Chaplin soon becomes the star. -
Charlie Signs With Keystone Studios
He signed a contract of $150 per week. (1) Chaplin got opportunities to direct films with Keystone, he became famous for directing as well as acting. -
Made His Acting Debut
Charlie Chapman appeared in his first film Called, Making a living. (2) Chaplin became known for his hat and moustache. -
The Great Dictator Was Released
In the 40's people thought that due to the resemblene between Chaplin and Hitler, it meant they were similar. In this film Chaplin attacks facism and Hitlers ways, to prove people wrong.
(3) This film became famous because it expressed his take on Hitler. -
Chaplin Gets banned from the U.S
When Charlie was in london making a film, he was informed that he could not re enter the country. Although he most likely could have came back he decided to cut ties with the country
(4) He became famous for this because he could have made many more fims in the U.S but he lived the rest of his life in Europe -
The Death of Charlie
Charlie is still relevant today because he created a new way of acting. He was different in the way he dressed and performed. Healso is remembered for being banned from america without evidence.
