Young Charlie Chaplin (1989–1989)

TV ShowEndedDrama, Documentary1 season, 6 episodes
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Plot

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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Episodes by season

Season016Episodes1989Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Episode 1January 25, 1989—Amid a family life on the verge of ruin, yet one alive with the spirit of performance, a mischievous, resourceful Charlie, and his brother S
  2. S01E02Episode 2February 1, 1989—Charlie, Syd, and their mother discover that being out on their own is tougher than expected. With their father, Charles Sr., content with b
  3. S01E03Episode 3February 8, 1989—With their mother in a workhouse, and as their father continues to dawdle through life, Charlie and Syd face a new life at a School for Orph
  4. S01E04Episode 4February 15, 1989—After Charles Sr. helps discharge Charlie from the School for Orphans, Charlie discovers his innate ability as an actor, and convinces his f
  5. S01E05Episode 5February 22, 1989—As Charlie energetically continues his acting career, he and Syd must figure out a way to bring stability to their family. Syd's new job get
  6. S01E06Episode 6March 1, 1989—When Charlie and Syd outshine Harry Weldon on stage, Weldon gives impresario Fred Karno an ultimatum- either Charlie is fired, or he will qu

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Joe Geary
Joe GearyCharlie ChaplinLee WhitlockLee WhitlockSydney ChaplinTwiggyTwiggyHannah ChaplinIan McShaneIan McShaneCharles Chaplin SnrPaul BigleyPaul BigleyDavid KossoffDavid KossoffDerek RoyleDerek RoyleKevin LloydKevin Lloyd

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