Wonderworks: Young Charlie Chaplin (1989– )
"Young Charlie Chaplin" (original title)

A film about the early life of the great comedy film maker.

Stars:

Joe Geary, Lee Whitlock, Twiggy

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Joe Geary	...	Charlie Chaplin (6 episodes, 1989)
Lee Whitlock	...	Sydney Chaplin (6 episodes, 1989)
Twiggy	...	Hannah Chaplin (6 episodes, 1989)
Ian McShane	...	Charles Chaplin Snr (6 episodes, 1989)
Paul Bigley	...	Stan Laurel (3 episodes, 1989)
David Kossoff	...	Pawnbroker (3 episodes, 1989)
Derek Royle	...	Workhouse Registrar (3 episodes, 1989)
Kevin Lloyd	...	Fred Karno (3 episodes, 1989)
Paul Mark Elliott	...	Harry Weldon (3 episodes, 1989)
Amber Bezer	...	Alice (3 episodes, 1989)
Elaine Lordan	...	Cora (3 episodes, 1989)

Storyline

The early life of Cinema's first great comedic artist is portrayed. Young Charlie is a boy who is struggling in poverty with a mother who is losing her mind and a faithful brother. The film recounts his struggle to survive in these circumstances while striving to succeed in the theatre as a way out.

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Plot Keywords:

silent film star | charlie chaplin | comedian | britain | rags to riches | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Musical

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 May 1989 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Wonderworks: Young Charlie Chaplin

Company Credits

Production Co:

Thames Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

160 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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Connections

References The Gold Rush (1925)

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