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.
Cast: Joe Geary, Lee Whitlock, Twiggy
B-15HDCC
Season 1
6 episodes
- 1. Episode 1Amid a family life on the verge of ruin, yet one alive with the spirit of performance, a mischievous, resourceful Charlie, and his brother Sydney, grapple with keeping the few threads that hold the quilt of their family's spirit together.B-15CC30minJan 25, 1989
- 2. Episode 2Charlie, Syd, and their mother discover that being out on their own is tougher than expected. With their father, Charles Sr., content with becoming unburdened by the responsibilities of family, the three possibly face further separation.B-15CC30minFeb 1, 1989
- 3. Episode 3With 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.B-15CC30minFeb 8, 1989
- 4. Episode 4After Charles Sr. helps discharge Charlie from the School for Orphans, 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.B-15CC30minFeb 15, 1989
- 5. Episode 5As Charlie energetically continues his acting career, he and Syd must figure out a way to bring stability to their family. Syd's new job gets them started on the right foot, but to stay afloat, Syd and Charlie will need to work together.B-15CC30minFeb 22, 1989
- 6. Episode 6When Charlie and Syd outshine Harry Weldon on stage, Weldon gives impresario Fred Karno an ultimatum- either Charlie is fired, or he will quit. Not wanting to lose Weldon, Karno gives Charlie and Syd two weeks to come up with a new act.B-15CC30minMar 1, 1989
Young Charlie Chaplin
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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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Baz Taylor
- Created by
- Colin Shindler, Dale Bell, Jay Rayvid, Alan Horrox
- Cast
- Joe Geary, Lee Whitlock, Twiggy, Ian McShane
Maturity rating
B-15Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
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