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Young Charlie Chaplin
1989 · 1 season, 6 episodes · ended
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Seasons and episodes Young Charlie Chaplin
Season 1
1989 · 6 episodes · about 3h
1. Episode 130 min
Charlie 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.
2. Episode 230 min
As Charles, Sr. continues to dawdle through life, life is a daily struggle for the rest of the Chaplins, resulting in the workhouse.
3. Episode 330 min
With 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.
4. Episode 430 min
Charlie 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.
5. Episode 530 min
Charlie 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.
6. Episode 630 min
Not 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.
Season summaries1 season, 6 episodes
Season 1
1989 · 6 episodes · about 3h
1 season, 6 episodes, about 3h in total, from January 25, 1989 to March 1, 1989. Episodes run about 30 min.
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What is it about? 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.
Genres: drama, documentary.
Cast and crew Young Charlie Chaplin
AllCreators
- MusicRachel Portman
- CinematographySimon Kossoff
- EditingTrevor Waite
Full cast23 cast members across all seasons
Cast:
- Joe Geary · Charlie Chaplin · 6 ep.
- Lee Whitlock · Sydney Chaplin · 6 ep.
- Twiggy · Hannah Chaplin · 6 ep.
- Ian McShane · Charles Chaplin Snr · 6 ep.
- Christopher Benjamin · Captain Hindom · 1 ep.
- Alan Rowe · Bar Customer · 1 ep.
- Christopher Blake · Asylum Doctor · 1 ep.
- Jonathan Linsley · Stall Holder · 1 ep.
- Roger Brierley · Magistrate · 1 ep.
- Paul Copley · Chimnery Sweep · 1 ep.
- Elizabeth Spriggs · Madge Kendal · 1 ep.
- Ben Aris · Vernon · 1 ep.
- Roy Hudd · Dan Leno · 1 ep.
- Elaine Lordan · Cora · 2 ep.
- Derek Royle · Workhouse Registrar · 3 ep.
- Patsy Rowlands · Landlady · 1 ep.
- Janet Henfrey · Mills · 1 ep.
- Kevin Lloyd · Fred Karno · 2 ep.
- Jim McManus · Cab Driver · 1 ep.
- Shelagh McLeod · Marie Doro · 1 ep.
- David Kossoff · Pawnbroker · 1 ep.
- Liz Smith · Greenwood · 1 ep.
- Paul Bigley · Stan Laurel · 2 ep.
Crew:
- David Marshall · Production Design
- Simon Kossoff · Director of Photography
- Moira Wallington · Costume Design
- Baz Taylor · Director
- Trevor Waite · Editor
- Colin Shindler · Producer
- Jay Rayvid · Executive Producer
- Linda Butcher · Casting
- Alan Horrox · Executive Producer
- Dale Bell · Executive Producer
- Colin Schindler · Casting
- Rachel Portman · Original Music Composer
- Stan Hey · Writer
- Andrew Nickolds · Writer
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Details Young Charlie Chaplin

- First episode
- January 25, 1989
- Last episode
- March 1, 1989
- Status
- ended
- Original language
- English
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Young Charlie Chaplin have?
1 season, 6 episodes. The last episode aired March 1, 1989.
Who’s in Young Charlie Chaplin?
Joe Geary, Lee Whitlock, Twiggy, Ian McShane, Christopher Benjamin, Alan Rowe, Christopher Blake, Jonathan Linsley, Roger Brierley, and Paul Copley.
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