Chaplin: His Life and Art (1985)

by David Robinson

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A biography that contains a chronology, filmography, theatre tours, important people in Chaplin's life, index, and bibliography.

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My Autobiography by Charlie Chaplin (kanadani)
kanadani: If interested in Charlie Chaplin's life, read his autobiography, "My Autobiography," first, then read "Chaplin: His Life and Art" by David Robinson. They compliment each other well and serve to create a good foundation to understanding the actor's background.… (more)

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This book is a must-read if you have an interest in Charlie Chaplin's life and extensive experiences at the birth of American Cinema. Robinson uses a multitude of sources to help give witness to the actor from many viewpoints and addresses the various inconsistencies found in Chaplin's own autobiography. For those interested in comparing the two, I recommend reading "My Autobiography" first.

"His Life and Art" is clearly written and includes many details about Chaplin's life, work habits, and influence on the film industry and the people around him. Other treats are sections of photos from his private and professional life as well as images of childhood photos and publicity flyers.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it as essential to any person interested in learning about Charlie Chaplin. (

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