Charlie Chaplin

by Theodore Huff (Creator)

Theodore Huff's biography of Charlie Chaplin is a fascinating account of the life and work of one of the greatest comedians and filmmakers of the 20th century. Based on extensive research and interviews with the people who knew Chaplin, the book explores his childhood in poverty, his rise to stardom, his controversial political views, and his personal relationships. With rare photographs and anecdotes, this book is a must-read for fans of the cinema and social history.

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Genres: Film

458 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1951

Reviews

[Buckey Grimm · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well researched effort by one of the early U.S Film Historians, Ted Huff. It is sometimes hard to place this book in a specific category, it is part Biography, and part evaluation of Chaplin's production methods. While the events of his life are largely used to fill space between Huff's film commentary, it does provide a backdrop to what could be considered Chaplin's mindset at the time of production. An excellent filmography by Huff for the time, it does provide the first consistent Critical look at Chaplin's output during all of the various stages of his career (with the exception of Limelight and A Countess from Hong Kong which were both filmed after the book's publication).