The first truly global celebrity, Charlie Chaplin was once the most famous man in the world. The king of the silent movie, ...

But in 1921, Chaplin wrote and directed his first feature-length film, “The Kid.” In it, he played his lovable Tramp, sharing the spotlight with a 7-year-old boy. “The Kid” was released in theaters on ...

Charles “Charlie” Chaplin (April 16, 1889 – December 25, 1977) was an English comic actor, film director and composer best-known for his work during the silent film era. He used mime, slapstick and ...