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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

Still: Episode 11. 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.

Still: Episode 22. 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.

Still: Episode 33. 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.

Still: Episode 44. 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.

Still: Episode 55. 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.

Still: Episode 66. 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.

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Details Young Charlie Chaplin

Poster: 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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