Unknown Chaplin (1983)

Comedy · Documentary

A documentary series examining the film making methods and techniques of Charles Chaplin. Featuring previously unseen footage from Chaplin's private film archive.

IMDb rating: 8.6 (649 votes)
Episode average: 8.1 -0.5 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Charlie Chaplin Self & in Out-Takes
Edna Purviance Self & In Out-Takes
Albert Austin Self & In Out-Takes
John Rand Self & In Out-Takes
Harry Crocker Self & In Out-Takes
Sydney Chaplin Self

Seasons

Season 1 (1983)

8.07 avg 3 episodes 8.3 → 8.1 52 min avg

U-shaped

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	My Happiest Years	8.3	50
2	The Great Director	7.8	47
3	Hidden Treasures	8.1	48