Charlie Chaplin: Comic Genius by Robinson, David - 1996

New York: Harry N Abrams Inc. New with no dust jacket. 1996. Softcover. In 1914 Charlie Chaplin emerged from the costume shed at Hollywood's Keystone Studios wearing baggy pants, and ill-fitting jacket, and a small bowler hat - and thus was born the Little Tramp, one of the world's most beloved film characters. This small book chronicles Chaplin's brilliant career as an actor, writer, and director, as well as his often-controversial and much-publicized personal life - his love affairs, his pusuit by the FBI, and his final break with the United States. With his brilliantly observed characterizations and his comic genius, Charlie Chaplin forever changed the course of moviemaking. Well illustrated, including a filmography, list of illustrations, and an index. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. ; 143 pages .