Season 1
1989 | 6 Episodes
Young Charlie Chaplin
Biography, Drama, Comedy
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
United Kingdom
English- 1 Season (6 Episodes)
- 1989 - 1989
- Ended
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.
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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.
Country: United Kingdom
Type: scripted
Status: Ended
Language: English
Release Date: January 25, 1989
Also Known As: Wonderworks: Young Charlie Chaplin, Charlie ChaplinO Genial Carlitos, 若き日のチャップリン, O Jovem Charlie Chaplin, Chaplins barndom, Young Charlie Chaplin | See more »
Plot Keywords
biography
musical
london england
silent film
poverty
mother son relationship
father son relationship
brother brother relationship
survival
talent
pantomime
struggle
stage
performance
husband wife relationship
charlie chaplin character
showbusiness
silent filmmaking
rags to riches
comedian
actor
actor's life
filmmaker
silent film star
theater
character name in title
Company Credits
Production Co: Thames Television
Seasons & Episodes
Awards
Awards & Nominations
Primetime Emmy 1989
Nominee
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Children's Program
