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A steak and kidney pie, influenza, and a cablegram—the unlikely trio that sets the stage for Charlie Chaplins My Trip Abroad. This travel memoir captures the essence of the iconic actor-directors spontaneous journey through Europe. Fresh from the acclaim of 1921s The Kid, Chaplin decides to take a break from Hollywood after seven years, returning to his European roots as an adored international superstar. Amidst the laughter and chaos, he navigates a whirlwind tour through Great Britain, Germany, and France, offering readers both humor and profound insights. My Trip Abroad presents an ...

Hear live recordings of Hollywood's early film stars including Blanche Sweet, Bronco Billy Anderson, DW Griffith, Harold Lloyd, Jackie Coogan, and Charlie Chaplin.

Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin (April 16, 1889 to December 25, 1977), born in London, was an English actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. He became a worldwide icon through his screen persona, the Tramp, and is considered one of the film industry's most important figures. His career spanned more than 75 years, from childhood in the Victorian era until a year before his death in 1977.