Young Charlie Chaplin
The challenging and spirited early life of cinema's first great comedic artist, Charlie Chaplin, is portrayed. The innately talented young Charlie must overcome a wayward life of poverty and familial chaos to reach the pinnacle of stardom.
Cast: Joe Geary, Lee Whitlock, Twiggy
B-15HDCC
Season 1
6 episodes
1. Episode 1Charlie and Syd are exposed to the backstage life of the music halls as they watch the performances of their father, Charles, Sr., whilst their mother tolerates his philandering and drinking. Charles, Sr. abandons them, so they try to make their way by treading the boards themselves.B-15CC30minJan 25, 1989
2. Episode 2As Charles, Sr. continues to dawdle through life, life is a daily struggle for the rest of the Chaplins, resulting in the workhouse.B-15CC30minFeb 1, 1989
3. Episode 3With their mother in a workhouse, and as their father continues to dawdle through life, Charlie and Syd face a new life at a School for Orphans and Destitute Children. When Syd volunteers for the Navy, Charlie finds himself on his own.B-15CC30minFeb 8, 1989
4. Episode 4Charlie discovers his innate ability as an actor, and convinces his father to reunite with his mother. Then, when life challenges the Chaplins once again, Syd returns.B-15CC30minFeb 15, 1989
5. Episode 5Charlie and Syd must figure out a way to bring stability to their family. When they outshine Harry Weldon on stage, Weldon gives impresario Fred Karno an ultimatum - either Charlie is fired, or he will quit.B-15CC30minFeb 22, 1989
6. Episode 6Not wanting to lose Weldon, Fred Karno gives Charlie and Syd two weeks to come up with a new act. With their mother now in a mental asylum, they develop a new act, and Charlie finds inspiration for the genesis of The Tramp. They fight for their place on The American Tour, but only Charlie is listed. But it appears Syd is thinking ahead.B-15CC30minMar 1, 1989
Young Charlie Chaplin
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The challenging and spirited early life of cinema's first great comedic artist, Charlie Chaplin, is portrayed. The innately talented young Charlie must overcome a wayward life of poverty and familial chaos to reach the pinnacle of stardom.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Baz Taylor
- Created by
- Dale Bell, Alan Horrox, Jay Rayvid, Colin Shindler
- Cast
- Joe Geary, Lee Whitlock, Twiggy, Ian McShane
Maturity rating
B-15Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
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