The life of the silent film and comedy icon, in his own wordsthe best autobiography every ever written by an actor . . . an astonishing work (Chicago Tribune).
From rags to riches, to the McCarthy era and his eventual reverse migration to Europe: Charlie Chaplin;s remarkable autobiography.
Take an unforgettable journey with the man George Bernard Shaw called the only genius to come out of the movie industry as he moves from his impoverished South London childhood to the heights of Hollywood wealth and fame; from the McCarthy-era investigations to his founding of United Artists to his reverse migration back to Europe.
Charlie Chaplins heartfelt and hilarious autobiographyone of the very first celebrity memoirstells the story of his life, showcasing all the charms, peculiarities and deeply-held beliefs that made him such an endearing and lasting character.
Re-issued as part of Melville Houses Neversink Library, My Autobiography offers dedicated Chaplin fans and casual admirers alike an astonishing glimpse into the heart and the mind of Hollywoods original genius maverick.