

Unknown Chaplin
1983-01-05 · 52 min / episode · ★ 8.3
A documentary series examining the film making methods and techniques of Charles Chaplin. Featuring previously unseen footage from Chaplin's private film archive.
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- Unavailable
- Production companies
- Thames Television
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Charlie ChaplinSelf & in Out-Takes
Edna PurvianceSelf & In Out-Takes
Albert AustinSelf & In Out-Takes
John RandSelf & In Out-Takes
Harry CrockerSelf & In Out-Takes
Sydney ChaplinSelf
Jackie CooganSelf
Lita GreySelf
Georgia HaleSelf
Alistair CookeSelf
Winston ChurchillSelf
Sydney ChaplinSelf
Geraldine ChaplinSelf (archive footage)
Douglas FairbanksSelf (archive footage)
James MasonNarrator (voice)
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