Stein, Lisa K.
Syd Chaplin: A Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9780786460359
- author:
- Stein, Lisa K.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McFarland
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 279
- Dimensions:
- 25.1 x 17.5 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Film & Video - General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Sydney Chaplin: A Life in Hollywood. Syd Chaplin was a pivotal figure in establishing his brother Charlie's career and played a significant role in several early Hollywood enterprises, including the founding of United Artists and the Syd Chaplin Aircraft Corporation, which became America's first domestic airline. He also had a successful film career, beginning with Keystone in 1914 and culminating in a string of popular films for Warner Bros. in the 1920s. However, Sydney's personal life was marked by scandal, including an assault charge that led to his departure from the film industry in 1929. This incident was just one of several controversies that forced him to move on to new ventures and studios. This biography offers a comprehensive look at Syd Chaplin's life and art, exploring both his professional achievements and personal struggles.
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