The silent cinema’s greatest artist was born on April 16, 1889. And whether it was acting, writing, directing, or composing his own soundtracks, Chaplin did it all.
Happy Birthday to the Tramp: The Life and Times of Charlie Chaplin
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With the success of his character, Chaplin gained more creative control and was eventually entrusted to direct and produce his own films. In time, he also founded a film distribution company, United Artists. In this photo, Chaplin films The Gold Rush in 1925.
