Georges Biscot 1916




Le Pied qui étreint, or, The Clutching Foot (1916), directed by Jacques Feyder.
A four part French crime parody that included a Charlie Chaplin impersonator (Georges Biscot) as a main character in the 4th episode.

Frankie Saluto


Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus, circa 1940.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Vintage clowns, 1935


Photo reads Best Wishes, 'Charlie Chaplin' Feb 18 1935.

Antonio Hoyos







Magician Kevin James and Antonio Hoyos as Little Charlie, working primarily in Las Vegas.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Real Chaplin and fake Chaplin, 1954


Charles Chaplin and his son, Michael, take a bow at a benefit performance of a Lausanne circus. With them is the clown Celito, who wears his own version of the world-famous Chaplin tramp costume, complete with short moustache, derby and cane.
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