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Unknown Chaplin

1983-01-05 · 52 min / episode · ★ 8.3

Documentary

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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Thames Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

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Charlie ChaplinCharlie ChaplinSelf & in Out-Takes
Edna PurvianceEdna PurvianceSelf & In Out-Takes
Albert AustinAlbert AustinSelf & In Out-Takes
John RandJohn RandSelf & In Out-Takes
Harry CrockerHarry CrockerSelf & In Out-Takes
Sydney ChaplinSydney ChaplinSelf
Jackie CooganJackie CooganSelf
Lita GreyLita GreySelf
Georgia HaleGeorgia HaleSelf
Alistair CookeAlistair CookeSelf
Winston ChurchillWinston ChurchillSelf
Sydney ChaplinSydney ChaplinSelf
Geraldine ChaplinGeraldine ChaplinSelf (archive footage)
Douglas FairbanksDouglas FairbanksSelf (archive footage)
James MasonJames MasonNarrator (voice)
Virginia CherrillVirginia CherrillSelf

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