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Young Charlie Chaplin

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  • 1989-1989
  • 1 Season
  • PBS
  • Documentary, Comedy, Drama, Music
  • TV-PG
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The early life of Cinema's first great comedic artist is portrayed. Young Charlie is a boy who is struggling in poverty with a mother who is losing her mind and a faithful brother. The film recounts his struggle to survive in these circumstances while striving to succeed in the theatre as a way out.

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Joe Geary
Charlie Chaplin
Lee Whitlock
Sydney Chaplin
Twiggy
Hannah Chaplin

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

27 mins

Amid a family life on the verge of ruin, yet one alive with the spirit of performance, a mischievous, resourceful Charlie, and his brother Sydney, grapple with keeping the few threads that hold the quilt of their family's spirit together.

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Awards

  • 1989 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Children's Program - nominated

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