Charlie Collection

Charlie Chaplin as the little tramp
Film actor and director Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977), film star and director, seen here in his little tramp costume, probably in a still from his 1925 film, The Gold Rush

Champagne Charlie / Music
Cover illustration for the Champagne Charlie Galop by C.H.R. Marriott

CHARLIE CHAPLIN (1889-1977). Charles Spencer Chaplin. English film actor and comedian. Photograph, early 20th century

Bathing machine owner and swimming master, Essex
Pictured in front of his bathing machines on the beach at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, is Charlie Bates with some of his family and the horse which hauled the machines down to the waters edge and back

CHAPLIN: THE KID, 1921. Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan as his adopted son in Chaplins film The Kid, 1921

Ventriloquist, E Bergen
Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, his ventriloquists dummy

Charlie Chaplin
CHARLIE CHAPLIN (Sir Charles Spencer) English comedian and actor

ALL-STAR GAME, 1937. Major League baseball players Lou Gehrig, Joe Cronin, Bill Dickey, Joe DiMaggio, Charlie Gehringer, Jimmie Foxx, and Hank Greenberg at the 1937 All-Star Game

Soho, London - Archer Street W1. 1973

Famous jockeys - Charles Elliott
Charlie Elliott, flat race jockey and winner of the 1927 Derby on Call Boy, pictured in the c olours of Lord Rosebery for whom he had many successes. Date: 1927

Checkpoint Charlie reconstruction, Berlin, Germany
Reconstruction of Checkpoint Charlie for visitors to the museum in Friedrichstrasse, Berlin, Germany

Flora MacDonald, Scottish Jacobite heroine, friend and helper of Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie)

Charlie Chaplin
The movie legend Charlie Chaplin in classic pose

Infants playground, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
Infants (girls and boys together) at play at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London. A young Charlie Chaplin was briefly a resident of the Schools in 1898

Charlie Chaplin
Pioneer film comedian Charlie Chaplin

Northern comedians - including Stan Laurel, Eric Morecambe, Ken Dodd, Charlie Williams, Lary Grayon, Peter Kaye, George Formby, Les Dawson, Bernard Manning

Winston Churchill with Charlie Chaplin and others, 1931
Charlie Chaplin was the guest of Mr and Mrs Winston Churchill at Chartwell, their Westerham, Kent, home for the weekend on 19th September 1931

CHAPLIN: GOLD RUSH. 1925. Charlie Chaplin eating his shoe in a scene from his film The Gold Rush, 1925

Checkpoint Charlie Museum, Berlin
The Checkpoint Charlie Museum in Friedrichstrasse, Berlin, Germany

Bonnie Prince Charlie (Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender) is helped to escape by boat from Scotland. 1746

Last of the Charlies -- watchman at Brixton Hill, London
The last of the Charlies (the traditional nickname for watchmen). Seen here is Mr R Stokes at his watchmans box, 160 Brixton Hill, South London, well equipped with a truncheon

Charlie Smirke, British jockey, on Mahmoud
Charlie Smirke (1906-1993), British jockey, on the Aga Khans horse, Mahmoud. Date: circa 1936

Mabel Normand / Lilywhite
MABEL NORMAND American comic actress: she appeared in Keystone films and co-starred with Charlie Chaplin

FILMING THE GOLD RUSH. Charlie Chaplin being filmed, probably in a scene for The Gold Rush, which he also directed, 1925

Charles Stuart in Hiding
CHARLES STUART THE YOUNG PRETENDER Bonnie Prince Charlie hides out in the Scottish Highlands after defeat at Culloden. Date: 1720 - 1788

Chaplin / Champion
CHARLIE CHAPLIN (Sir Charles Spencer) English comedian and actor with a bulldog in the film Champion Charlie

Jockey / Charlie Smirke
Charlie Smirke, jockey, in the colours of the Aga Khan

Chaplin / Postcard Anon
CHARLIE CHAPLIN (Sir Charles Spencer) English comedian and actor

Charles Stuart / Tocque
CHARLES EDWARD STUART Known as The Young Pretender wearing armour

Charles Stuart / Guizot
CHARLES EDWARD STUART Known as The Young Pretender Bonnie Prince Charlie with frilled cuffs, sash and sword

1935 Le Mans 24 hours. Le Mans, France. 15-16 June 1935. Dr John Benjafield/Ronald Gunter (Lagonda Rapide) leads Charles Martin/Charles Brackenbury and John Elwes/Mortimer Morris Goodall

Michael Caine in The Italian Job
Michael Caine as Charlie Croker in The Italian Job (1969). Date: 1969

Charlie Chaplin, English / American actor and comedian, 1928
Charlie Chaplin, English/American actor and comedian, 1928. Seen here in a scene from The Circus, Chaplin (1889-1977) was an Academy Award-winning actor and director

Charlie Chaplin, comedian and actor, c1921. Chaplin asleep on a bench, cradling a bag of golf clubs in his arms. Photograph promoting the motion picture The Idle Class, released in 1921

Bookmaker and punters at racecourse
Charlie Redrup, bookmaker with punters at racecourse. Date: circa 1930s

Annual dinner of the Royal Stuart Society at the Grosvenor House Hotel. Date: 1932

Charlie Hardcastle, English boxer
Charlie Hardcastle (1894-1960), English featherweight boxer Date: circa 1910s

Germany, Berlin, Checkpoint Charlie, US Army checkpoint and guardhouse reconstruction at the former crossing point between East and West Berlin

Charlie Cake Park in Snow, Armley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1907

Muslim man leads mule and cart through the streets of Nefta
A barefoot Muslim man leads a mule and cart through the dusty streets of Nefta in Southern Tunisia. He passes a wall painting of Charlie Chaplin Date: 1987

New York Times Building - Times Square, NYC, USA. Note the Charlie Chaplin Film City LIghts showing at the cinema on the left. Date: 1931

Charlie Chaplin in London - Arrival at Victoria Station
Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer - arriving in London - A wild arrival at Victoria Station with the star resorting to sitting on the roof of his cab as

Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977), English / American actor and commedian, 1928
Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977), English/American actor and commedian, 1928. Seen here in a scene from The Circus. Chaplin was an Academy Award-winning actor and director

Street Art, Paris, France, Western Europe

Charlie Chaplin cinema slide - a hand tinted magic lantern projection slide from 1925

Prince Charlie Cave, Portree, Isle of Skye

Prince Charlie's Cave Portree Isle of Skye - Victorian period

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"Charlie Chaplin: A Timeless Icon of Comedy and Talent" From his humble beginnings as a bathing machine owner and swimming master in Essex to becoming one of the most beloved film actors and comedians, Charlie Chaplin's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Born Charles Spencer Chaplin in 1889, this English legend left an indelible mark on the world with his iconic character, the little tramp. In 1921's "Chaplin: The Kid, " he showcased his incredible acting skills alongside Jackie Coogan, portraying a heartwarming story of adoption. This film solidified Chaplin's status as a cinematic genius who could effortlessly blend comedy with poignant storytelling. Beyond the silver screen, Charlie was also known for his musical talents. Whether it was through his famous song "Champagne Charlie" or collaborating with renowned ventriloquist E Bergen, he proved that laughter knows no boundaries. His fame transcended borders too; even in Berlin during its reconstruction period after World War II, Checkpoint Charlie paid homage to this comedic maestro. Meanwhile, back home in London's vibrant Soho district on Archer Street W1, you could feel the spirit lingering amidst the bustling streets. Not only did he captivate audiences worldwide with his performances but also found himself rubbing shoulders with Major League baseball players like Lou Gehrig and Joe Cronin at the All-Star Game in 1937. His charisma knew no bounds. While many may associate him solely with entertainment, few know that famous jockeys like Charles Elliott admired him for more than just laughs. It speaks volumes about Chaplin's versatility and ability to inspire people from all walks of life. Even today, long after his passing in 1977, Charlie remains an enduring symbol of comedy brilliance and timeless charm. From Flora MacDonald - Scottish Jacobite heroine - to fans across generations who continue to cherish his work; there will never be another like Charlie Chaplin.