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Very early Charlie Chaplin performance advertisement...
Very early Charlie Chaplin performance advertisement...
Item # 705324
March 02, 1915
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, March 2, 1915 Page 5 has a very early Charlie Chaplin notice, being an advertisement for his appearance: "Charlie Chaplin at the Plaza Today. The Greatest Cutup in History..." which includes the iconic full-figure photo of him in his popular role as 'The Tramp'. Chaplin had just arrived in the United States in December, 1913.
Twelve pages, disbinding indents at the blank spine, very nice condition.
background: In March of 1915, Charlie Chaplin made a memorable appearance at the Panama–California Exposition held in Balboa Park, San Diego, a major event celebrating the opening of the Panama Canal and showcasing cultural and technological achievements. During this visit, Chaplin was accompanied by fellow Keystone stars Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle and Mabel Normand, and the trio participated in public events that highlighted the growing influence of the film industry on popular culture. At the height of his fame, Chaplin’s iconic Tramp character was already a beloved figure, and his presence at the exposition drew significant attention, helping to cement his status as a pioneering film star. While specific accounts of his activities at the Plaza are sparse, it is clear that Chaplin’s appearance was part of a larger effort to promote the emerging art of cinema and its stars, intertwining entertainment with public celebrations in an era when silent films were becoming a dominant cultural force. This visit not only underscored Chaplin’s rising celebrity but also reflected how events like the Panama–California Exposition served as important platforms for showcasing the intersection of popular entertainment and modern innovation in early 20th-century America.
Category: The 20th Century
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