Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Coronation of George VI celebration, 1920's

Photo reads: 'Albert Jude, dressed as "Charlie Chaplin" as part of the celebrations held in Orwell for the Coronation of George VI.'

Soviet film "Circus", 1936 featuring Nikolai Otto

You can watch this film all the way through, right here.  It features Nikolai Otto as the Tramp character, but it's unclear whether he is supposed to be a clown playing Chaplin, or the actual Little Tramp character himself. He is quite impressive, appears in many scenes, and does not break character when 'backstage', helping the main characters dress and change.  There are some great gags involving a cannon, and some good cane tricks.  Truly fascinating!

Athens Greece 'Modern Times' promotional double

An unknown Chaplin imitator promotes the release of 'Modern Times'. I'd be interested to know who this actor is, and if this impersonator was approved by Chaplin himself? He's really great.









Gilda Radner, Saturday Night Live 1978

Based on the real life grave robbing of Chaplin's body, this quick humorous sketch with Dan Ackroyd, John Belushi, and Bill Murray can be seen here.




'TipTop Tailors', 1919, Canada

A Chaplin imitator outside of a tailor shop, Canada, 1919.

Charly Bux newspaper clipping, 1950's

Another screenshot of a Charly Bux advertisement, a circus acrobat I wish I knew more about.  Anyone out there have more info on Mr. Bux?