Chaplin, Charlie. (1889-1977). Signed Photograph as Tramp. Iconic vintage full-length photo of Chaplin as The Tramp, his signature character and most enduring creation. Boldly signed in fountain pen to the upper left corner “Best of Luck / Charles Chaplin / Hollywood." Edges lightly worn, scattered light soiling, mounted to rigid backing, otherwise fine. 7.25 x 9.5 inches; 18.5 x 24 cm.
Chaplin first introduced the Tramp when director Mack Sennett requested that he don comic make-up for a film called Mabel’s Strange Predicament. He later admitted in his autobiography, “The moment I was dressed, the clothes and makeup made me feel the person he was. I began to know him, and by the time I walked onstage he was fully born.”
Chaplin, Charlie. (1889-1977). Signed Photograph as Tramp. Iconic vintage full-length photo of Chaplin as The Tramp, his signature character and most enduring creation. Boldly signed in fountain pen to the upper left corner “Best of Luck / Charles Chaplin / Hollywood." Edges lightly worn, scattered light soiling, mounted to rigid backing, otherwise fine. 7.25 x 9.5 inches; 18.5 x 24 cm.
Chaplin first introduced the Tramp when director Mack Sennett requested that he don comic make-up for a film called Mabel’s Strange Predicament. He later admitted in his autobiography, “The moment I was dressed, the clothes and makeup made me feel the person he was. I began to know him, and by the time I walked onstage he was fully born.”