Charlie Chaplin has earned the boundless affection of the entire world, embracing all nations, borders, languages and cultures. His name is written in the stars, something few twentieth century personalities could hope to achieve. Charlie Chaplin is a citizen of the world, eloquently reflected in his life and work.

• Son of two talented artists, he became a circus performer in his childhood, eventually leading him from the dark streets of London’s East Lane to the Hollywood showbiz haven that launched him onto the world stage.
• A bustling America adopted him as their own, allowing him to produce a world legacy and become a Hollywood icon revered on five continents.
• London reclaimed him in 1921 with a triumphant welcome. In the first three days of his tour, he received over 73,000 letters, postcards and telegrams, 28,000 of which asked for help!
• He chose Swiss citizenship to live a normal life with his family.
• He won universal acclaim, known and loved on five continents.