Recently, Chaplin's only autobiography was published by Yilin Publishing House.
The autobiography is a dissection of Chaplin's life and film experiences behind his old age, saying goodbye to the silver, and shows all of Chaplin's charm, courage, pursuit and belief: how he discovered and perfected his talents, how his film career unfolded, and how he gained a global reputation.
This biography is the earliest memoir of an acting celebrity, recreating true details and key trajectories in the history of cinema and theatre.
From his poor childhood in London's South End to the pinnacle of Hollywood's wealth and fame, Chaplin has always dared to be different, and this autobiography has given us a deep understanding of the heart and mind of this Hollywood genius.
From 1915 onwards, he shined, bringing comedy, laughter and lightness to a devastated post-war world. In the next twenty-five years, the world experienced the Great Depression and Hitler's rise to power, and Chaplin always stuck to his post... Never before has anyone brought entertainment, pleasure and relief to such a wide range of people at a time when people needed it so much.
A star in the era of silent films is so good at textual storytelling. His autobiography is extremely fluid, his genius at editing storytelling is revealed, and the whole book is illuminated by anecdotes and light humor.
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Chaplin was born in London to a family of actors. His parents separated before he was three years old. At the age of ten, he joined the Tong Ling Dance Class and began a professional acting career. He toured the Kano Troupe's sherlock Holmes and became a stage star. He created the most famous and beloved image of the "tramp". Later, he released master works such as "A Woman in Paris", "Gold Rush", "Circus", "City Lights", "Modern Times", "The Great Dictator", "Monsieur Verdun" and so on.
Chaplin was attracted by the stage stars passing by his doorstep since he was a child, and aspired to become an actor. His role as a tramp is considered a legend in the film industry, and this autobiography tells the story behind the screen: the poor childhood of London's South End, the experience of debuting on stage, the efforts to fight for film autonomy, the failed marriage, the escape from Hollywood, and personal scandals.
Title: Chaplin's Autobiography
Author: (UK) Charlie. Chaplin
Translator: Ye Dongxin
Text/Guangzhou Daily, New Flower City Reporter: Wu Bo
Photo/ Guangzhou Daily, Xinhuacheng reporter: Wu Bo
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Guangzhou Daily New Flower City Editor: Li Yani