Chap‧lin, Sir Charles (Charlie) /ˈtʃæplən, ˈtʃæplɪn/
(1889–1977) a British film actor and director who worked mainly in the US in humorous SILENT FILMs (=films made with no sound) during the 1920s. He usually appeared as a humorous character who had a small moustache, a BOWLER HAT and a walking stick, and who walked in a funny way with the backs of his feet together and his toes pointing out to the sides.

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