(Chaplin in Paris – originally published September 20, 1921 in the New York Herald (Paris Edition))

Charlie Hunts up His Old Haunts

Charlie Chaplin, the king of mirthmakers, has at last found that which he came to Europe to seek–a simple rest.  This was true up till late last night, but whether he will be allowed to continue to exist in this pleasant state during the remainder of his stay in Paris is another question.  Charlie was successful enough in coming from London to Paris incognito, and yesterday morning there were few Parisians who knew at which hotel the secretive Charlie was stopping–even after they had read their journals vaguely announcing that he was somewhere in the avenue des Champs Elysees. Continue reading →

originally published February 20, 1925, by Marjorie Driscoll in the Los Angeles Examiner
[In 1925, Charlie Chaplin sued Charles Amador, a film comedian who was a "Chaplin imitator" who used the film name "Charles Aplin." Chaplin took the witness stand during that trial.]

…When Mr. Chaplin resumed his testimony…he was asked by Attorney Ben Goldman, representing Amador, if in his opinion the public would be deceived by the resemblance.

“Yes, I believe the public would be misled,” said Mr. Chaplin.  “That is, in regard to the clothes and makeup.  I don’t know how close the resemblance would seem otherwise.”

Incidentally, during his final testimony, Mr. Chaplin set at rest rumors that he might be preparing to cease acting and become a producer and director.

“I’ll act as long as they’ll have me,” he said with a smile. Continue reading →