Stage comedy and vaudeville Charlie Chaplin

advertisement chaplin s american tour fred karno comedy company, 1913

meanwhile, sydney chaplin had joined fred karno s prestigious comedy company in 1906 and, 1908, 1 of key performers. in february, managed secure two-week trial younger brother. karno wary, , considered chaplin pale, puny, sullen-looking youngster looked shy in theatre. however, teenager made impact on first night @ london coliseum , signed contract. chaplin began playing series of minor parts, progressing starring roles in 1909. in april 1910, given lead in new sketch, jimmy fearless. big success, , chaplin received considerable press attention.

karno selected new star join section of company, 1 included stan laurel, toured north america s vaudeville circuit. young comedian headed show , impressed reviewers, being described 1 of best pantomime artists ever seen here . successful role drunk called inebriate swell , drew him significant recognition. tour lasted 21 months, , troupe returned england in june 1912. chaplin recalled had disquieting feeling of sinking depressing commonplaceness , was, therefore, delighted when new tour began in october.

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