It's Charlie Chaplin's Birthday
@JamesHxstatic (29256)
Eugene, Oregon
April 16, 2023 5:44pm CST
Not everyone will remember Charlie Chaplin, but I recall watching a lot his silent films at my favorite pizza place in Monterey, California when I was stationed there in the army. They had wonderful pizza and ran silent films that Chaplin made along with some great Laurel & Hardy films.
Chaplin was born in England on this day in 1899 and died on Christmas day in 1977.
You can see many scenes from his films on YouTube.
https://www.bing.com/search?q=Charlie+Chaplin&filters=sid:%22bb786535
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@RebeccasFarm (86772)
• United States
16 Apr 23
I remember his films and his humor James.
Very unique kind of guy.
I heard some things about him too, just don't remember what exactly.
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@RebeccasFarm (86772)
• United States
16 Apr 23
@JamesHxstatic What the films or what details?
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@JamesHxstatic (29256)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Apr 23
@RebeccasFarm Oh, his personal life. He married three teen aged girls and was involved in a paternity suit, accused of having communist sympathies, many things.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
17 Apr 23
@JamesHxstatic true. my kids enjoys it everytime they are watching
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@sol_cee (38223)
• Philippines
17 Apr 23
@JamesHxstatic loll yes but his is black, no?
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@JamesHxstatic (29256)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Apr 23
@sol_cee Ummm, well, yess, but mine used to be red!
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@Traceyjayne (1763)
• United Kingdom
17 Apr 23
I remember his body being dug up and stolen ....it was found and re buried.
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@JamesHxstatic (29256)
• Eugene, Oregon
18 Apr 23
@Traceyjayne Oh I see. They must have traveled a lot.
@Traceyjayne (1763)
• United Kingdom
17 Apr 23
@JamesHxstatic since reading and commenting on your post I have found out that although it is believed that he was born in London he actually was born in Smethwick in the Black Country, just a few miles from where I live. His Mother Hannah was descended from a travelling family which is why they were in Smethwick at the time of his birth.
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@Scrapper88 (5957)
• United States
16 Apr 23
Every now and then; I like to watch Chaplin on YouTube. I like older shows like that.
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@JamesHxstatic (29256)
• Eugene, Oregon
16 Apr 23
He is always good for a laugh!
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@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
16 Apr 23
I remember him.
I am related to Wanda Ventham and she said Chapiln was a horrible little man.
She can't speak
She gave birth to Benedict Cumberbatch.
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@JamesHxstatic (29256)
• Eugene, Oregon
16 Apr 23
Chaplain married three teen aged women. I loved his comedy anyway.
Cumberbatch is a real talent.
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@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
16 Apr 23
@JamesHxstatic
Aye
Charlie was a lucky guy.
I never even married one teenager.
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@snowy22315 (170139)
• United States
17 Apr 23
Happy Birthday Charlie! A silent great...
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
17 Apr 23
I remember Charlie Chaplin.
Will have to rewatch some of his movie clips.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
17 Apr 23
I loved watching his silent movies. Wonder if today's generation enjoys them as well
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@FourWalls (62235)
• United States
17 Apr 23
Everyone should watch The Great Dictator. Absolutely brilliant political commentary.
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@RasmaSandra (73538)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Apr 23
I remember him and had a video of the Gold Rush which I really enjoyed,
@JamesHxstatic (29256)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Apr 23
Both were great, but I didn't get what I saw of Buster Keaton.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
17 Apr 23
@JamesHxstatic I thought they were all a little odd.
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@JudyEv (325976)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Apr 23
He was a great performer. Very talented indeed. Thanks for the link.
