Chapter 1
The birth of the Tramp
Chapter 2
The silent genius behind the camera
Chapter 3
Speaking up and stepping out
Chapter 4
Legacy, myths, and bizarre facts
YOUR GOAL
Master of The world of Charlie Chaplin
Ch 4 · Legacy, myths, and bizarre facts
schopenhauer Explore the infographic of Sweden's Dagen H, the historic overnight switch to right-hand traffic, and how it unexpectedly reduced road accidents.
schopenhauer Chaplin's Belated Oscar
It took twenty years to win that golden prize! (Golden prize!) / When 'Limelight' finally lit up LA skies! (Oh, LA skies!)
schopenhauer Chaplin's immense cultural impact made him the first actor to grace a major magazine cover.
schopenhauer Months after his death, Chaplin's body was stolen from its grave for a ransom.
BETA
schopenhauer Sort Chaplin's silent film reels to discover how his iconic Tramp character evolved.
Fun Fact
The knighted Tramp: In 1975, Queen Elizabeth II knighted Charlie Chaplin, officially making him Sir Charles Chaplin at age 85.
Glossary
grave robbing (noun)
The act of breaking into a grave or tomb to steal valuables or human remains. In 1978, thieves targeted the filmmaker's Swiss grave, stealing his coffin to demand a steep ransom.
The act of breaking into a grave or tomb to steal valuables or human remains. In 1978, thieves targeted the filmmaker's Swiss grave, stealing his coffin to demand a steep ransom.
Quiz
Where was Charlie Chaplin's coffin eventually recovered by Swiss police after it was stolen?
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How did Chaplin's family protect his grave after his stolen coffin was recovered?
Quiz
What bizarre event happened to Charlie Chaplin's body in March 1978, months after his death?
Quiz
According to Hollywood legend, what contest did Charlie Chaplin secretly enter and lose?
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Which modern physical comedian has cited Charlie Chaplin as a major influence on his character Mr. Bean?
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On the cover of which major magazine did Charlie Chaplin appear in July 1925, a first for any actor?
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What is the name of the asteroid discovered in 1981 that was named in honor of Charlie Chaplin?