Charlie Chaplin

Definition

Charlie Chaplin was a British comedian, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the silent era. He is best known for his character "The Tramp," which became a symbol of the downtrodden during the Great Depression.

Related terms

Silent Film Era: This refers to the period of cinema history from 1894 to 1929 when movies were without synchronized recorded sound or dialogue.

Great Depression: A severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States.

Vaudeville: A theatrical genre of variety entertainment born in France at the end of the 19th century. It was popular in English-speaking countries until around World War II.