Ben Turpin
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Bernard "Ben" Turpin was an American comedian and actor, best remembered for his work in silent films. His trademarks were his cross-eyed appearance and adeptness at vigorous physical comedy. A someti
Ben Turpin, 1935
Ben Turpin in 1891
Late 1800s ad for Ernest Turpin Candy Store, where Ben worked in his childhood
Ben Turpin with two of the Sennett Bathing Beauties
Charlie Chaplin
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Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin Jr. was an English comic actor, filmmaker, singer, film editor and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. He became a worldwide icon through his screen person
Ben Turpin
…he was "discovered" for film while working as the janitor for Essanay Studios in Chicago. Turpin went on to work with notable performers such as Charlie Chaplin, W.C Fields, Wheeler and Woolsey and Laurel and Hardy. Also, was a part of the Mack Sennett studio team. He is believed to have been the first filmed…
Chaplin in 1921
Seven-year-old Chaplin (centre, head slightly cocked) at the Central London District School for paupers, 1897
A teenage Chaplin in the play Sherlock Holmes
Advertisement from Chaplin's American tour with the Fred Karno comedy company, 1913