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The lost twin of Adolf Hitler?Created by: PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search EngineDated: 2017
[D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin (seated) and Douglas Fairbanks at the signing of the contract establishing United Artists motion picture studio]
Both Chaplin and Hitler were born in April 1889. Chaplin’s mother, was a singer, a soubrette, a mender of old clothes. She was incarcerated in asylums, put in a padded cell and given shock treatments. All the flower-sellers and wistful prostitutes in Chaplin’s films represent the doomed love he’d experienced as a child. His father died of drink. Chaplin was despatched to the Southwark workhouse, then to a school for orphans.
Vladimir Lenin said that ‘Chaplin is the only man in the world I want to meet.’ Chaplin stayed with Churchill at Chartwell and at Nancy Astor’s house. He met Bernard Shaw and Keynes. H.G. Hitler watched Сhaplin’s The Great Dictator at a private screening — twice. Both were short and sported an identical mustache. Each man ‘appealing to millions of people with an almost mesmeric magic’.
His assistant director called him a ‘tyrannical, wounding, authoritative, mean, despotic man’. ‘The violence of his anger was always so out of proportion to the object that had stirred him that I couldn’t help being frightened of it,’ said one of his sons. Offered numerous prizes and awards, he once said: ‘I don’t think you are qualified to judge my work,’ returning a trophy.
His political beliefs were branded as a communist. His sexual scandals upset morality. In 1952, his re-entry visa to the United States was rescinded, so he moved to a villa in Switzerland.
He died on Christmas day 1977. His coffin was stolen by grave robbers, who phoned one of his wives and the co-star of The Gold Rush, hoping they could make a ransom demand. ‘We’ve got Chaplin,’ they announced. ‘So what?’ she said, slamming down the phone.
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Charlie Chaplin and Sousa - movie film screenshot

Charlie Chaplin and Sousa - movie film screenshot

Public domain photograph of an actor, movie film scene, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Actor Tobias St. James portrays silent-film star Charlie Chaplin along the famed Walk of Fame in Los Angeles's Hollywood neighborhood

Actor Tobias St. James portrays silent-film star Charlie Chaplin along...

Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

Lyric Theatre, Third Avenue between 12th and 13th street, Ma...

Lyric Theatre, Third Avenue between 12th and 13th street, Ma...

Digital ID: 482715. Lyric Theatre, Third Avenue between 12th and 13th street, Manhattan.. Abbott, Berenice -- Photographer. April 24, 1936. .Notes: Code: III.D.1. Box office and marquee of Lyric theater, m... More

Friend of a motor transport section placed in position by the roadside in France

Friend of a motor transport section placed in position by the roadside...

Charlie Chaplin scarecrow, France, during World War I. This rather bizarre and macabre photograph shows two soldiers, identified in the caption as members of a transport unit, laughing at a scarecrow figure dre... More

[D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin (seated) and Douglas Fairbanks at the signing of the contract establishing United Artists motion picture studio]

[D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin (seated) and Douglas Fa...

Also shows lawyers Albert Banzhaf (left) and Dennis F. O'Brien (right) standing in the background. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

Old age pensioner in Surry Hills alley with stick, Aug 1949, from Series 02: Sydney people & streets, 1948-1950, photographed by Brian Bird

Old age pensioner in Surry Hills alley with stick, Aug 1949, from Seri...

Format: Photograph..Find more detailed information about this photographic collection: <http://111061..From the collection of the State Library of New South Wales ( )

A black and white photo of a man and a child. Charlie chaplin actor man, people.

A black and white photo of a man and a child. Charlie chaplin actor ma...

Likeness of silent film star Charlie Chaplin at Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, California

Likeness of silent film star Charlie Chaplin at Madame Tussaud's Wax M...

Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

[John P. Sousa, Charlie Chaplin, and Clifford Harmon, full-length portrait, standing, facing front]

[John P. Sousa, Charlie Chaplin, and Clifford Harmon, full-length port...

Photo shows group probably gathered for the concert where Chaplin conducted the Sousa band at the Hippodrome, New York City, Feb. 20, 1916. J211576 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by White(?), N.Y.

A man in a top hat and tie with a fake moustache on his face. Charlie chaplin copy circus, emotions.

A man in a top hat and tie with a fake moustache on his face. Charlie ...

Public domain stock image. Personification actor charles, people.

Public domain stock image. Personification actor charles, people.

A man sitting on the steps with a dog. Charlie chaplin 1918 a dog's life, people.

A man sitting on the steps with a dog. Charlie chaplin 1918 a dog's li...

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Charlie Chaplin talking to a Scot, Flanders

Charlie Chaplin talking to a Scot, Flanders

In his traditional garb of bowler hat, ill-fitting coat and walking cane, a Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) impersonator entertains a Scottish officer with his imitation of the clowns popular music hall slapstick a... More

A man in a suit and tie making a funny face. Charlie chaplin waxwork wax museum.

A man in a suit and tie making a funny face. Charlie chaplin waxwork w...

O proletárském divadle (continued); Charlie Chaplin

O proletárském divadle (continued); Charlie Chaplin

Public domain reproduction of portrait print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Kid (Charlie Chaplin & Jackie Coogan)

The Kid (Charlie Chaplin & Jackie Coogan)

Public domain reproduction of illuminated book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Public domain stock image. Vintage charlie chaplin, people.

Public domain stock image. Vintage charlie chaplin, people.

A woman with a mustache on her nose. Charlie chaplin mustache mask, people.

A woman with a mustache on her nose. Charlie chaplin mustache mask, pe...

A man standing on top of a suitcase next to a tree. Mime statue vintage.

A man standing on top of a suitcase next to a tree. Mime statue vintag...

Effigy of Charlie Chaplin by the roadside, Watten, France; 6/8/1918

Effigy of Charlie Chaplin by the roadside, Watten, France; 6/8/1918

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph of an actor, movie film scene, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A statue of a man in a suit and top hat. Charlie charlie chaplin comedian.

A statue of a man in a suit and top hat. Charlie charlie chaplin comed...

A black and white photo of two men in tuxedos. Albert einstein charlie chaplin physicist, science technology.

A black and white photo of two men in tuxedos. Albert einstein charlie...

Art tile with Charlie Chaplin in Pershing Square Park, a public park in downtown Los Angeles, California

Art tile with Charlie Chaplin in Pershing Square Park, a public park i...

Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

A man in a top hat and face paint sitting on a bench. Charlie chaplin man rose, people.

A man in a top hat and face paint sitting on a bench. Charlie chaplin ...

A black and white drawing of a man and a child. Charlie chaplin movie, people. - Public domain portrait print

A black and white drawing of a man and a child. Charlie chaplin movie,...

A statue of a man holding a cane. Charly chaplin sculpture vevey.

A statue of a man holding a cane. Charly chaplin sculpture vevey.

A statue of a man wearing a hat and a suit. Charly chaplin chaplin vevey.

A statue of a man wearing a hat and a suit. Charly chaplin chaplin vev...

Funny party resting after their sport making, Flanders

Funny party resting after their sport making, Flanders

soldiers taking a rest from entertaining their comrades in traditional vaudeville style. Judging by the other photos in this 'Horse Show' series, the men on horses in the background would also have been enterta... More

Early automobiles - Market Square, Letterkenny

Early automobiles - Market Square, Letterkenny

Centuries of transport methods colliding in the bustling Market Square at Letterkenny in Donegal.....Date: 1928??..From Wikipedia, Donegal motor registration numbers were: IH 1 to IH 9999 (Dec 1903 - Jan 1952).... More

Public domain stock image. Chaplin charlie charlie chaplin.

Public domain stock image. Chaplin charlie charlie chaplin.

Charlie Chaplin in the vagabond / Greenwich Litho. Co. N.Y.

Charlie Chaplin in the vagabond / Greenwich Litho. Co. N.Y.

Motion picture poster for "The Vagabond" starring Charlie Chaplin, showing him playing a fiddle for a woman washing clothes in a washtub. "Mutual Chaplin Specials." Copyright 1916 by Lone Star Corporation. Pur... More

Charlie Chaplin and Sousa - movie film screenshot

Charlie Chaplin and Sousa - movie film screenshot

Public domain photograph of an actor, movie film scene, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A couple of men standing next to each other. Ben turpin charlie chaplin comedian.

A couple of men standing next to each other. Ben turpin charlie chapli...

A painting of a man with a top hat and cane. Chaplin charlie chaplin melon.

A painting of a man with a top hat and cane. Chaplin charlie chaplin m...

A painting of a man with a cane and hat. Wall art art charlie chaplin.

A painting of a man with a cane and hat. Wall art art charlie chaplin.

A man sitting at a table outside of a cafe. Coffee shop man coffee, people.

A man sitting at a table outside of a cafe. Coffee shop man coffee, pe...

A black and white photo of a man and a dog. Charlie chaplin actor bored, emotions.

A black and white photo of a man and a dog. Charlie chaplin actor bore...

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A black and white photo of a man and a child. Charlie chaplin 1921 the kid, people.

A black and white photo of a man and a child. Charlie chaplin 1921 the...

[John Philip Sousa in band uniform standing with Charlie Chaplin]

[John Philip Sousa in band uniform standing with Charlie Chaplin]

Photo shows group probably gathered for the concert where Chaplin conducted the Sousa band at the Hippodrome, New York City, Feb. 20, 1916. J211517 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by White, N.Y.

A man with a mustache wearing a suit and tie. Charlie chaplin copy circus, emotions.

A man with a mustache wearing a suit and tie. Charlie chaplin copy cir...

A man with a mustache and a top hat. Charlie chaplin copy circus, emotions.

A man with a mustache and a top hat. Charlie chaplin copy circus, emot...

First St. Joseph's Hospital, Chatham, Ontario

First St. Joseph's Hospital, Chatham, Ontario

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A black and white photo of a man with a cane. Charlie chaplin actor comedian.

A black and white photo of a man with a cane. Charlie chaplin actor co...

A black and white photo of a man in a tuxedo. Charlie chaplin actor silent film.

A black and white photo of a man in a tuxedo. Charlie chaplin actor si...

An old photo of a man and a little girl. Charlie chaplin jackie coogan actor, people.

An old photo of a man and a little girl. Charlie chaplin jackie coogan...

A man wearing a top hat and a suit. Charlie chaplin actor comedian.

A man wearing a top hat and a suit. Charlie chaplin actor comedian.

Charlie Chaplin in the vagabond / Greenwich Litho. Co. N.Y.

Charlie Chaplin in the vagabond / Greenwich Litho. Co. N.Y.

Motion picture poster for "The Vagabond" starring Charlie Chaplin, showing him playing a fiddle for a woman washing clothes in a washtub. "Mutual Chaplin Specials." Copyright 1916 by Lone Star Corporation. Pur... More