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Hannah Chaplin was an English actress, singer and dancer who performed in music halls and became the mother of Charlie Chaplin. She suffered from mental illness and was cared for by her son in California until her death in 1928.
Learn about Hannah Chaplin, the singer and comedienne who inspired Charlie Chaplin's performance and outlook on life. Discover her struggles with health, poverty and mental illness, and how Charlie brought her to Hollywood and named a character after her.
Learn about Hannah Chaplin, the mother of Charlie Chaplin, who nurtured his talent and performed with him. Discover why she is often portrayed as crazy and tragic in history books.
May 7, 2020 · With Mother's Day fast approaching, we'll take a moment to remember Hannah Chaplin, the mother of Charlie. Donald Parkhurst was a historian who, in the mid-1...
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- Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Sep 26, 2012 · Learn about Hannah Chaplin, the music hall artist who became Charlie's mother and inspired his Little Tramp character. Discover how her poverty, madness and death shaped Charlie's life and career.
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Apr 24, 2024 · Hannah Chaplin was the mother of Charlie Chaplin. She was born Hannah Harriet Pedlingham Hill on August 6, 1865 in Camden Street, Walworth, London, the daughter of Mary Ann (née Terry) and Charles Frederick Hill. She became a Music Hall entertainer and used the stage name 'Lily Harley'.
Learn about Hannah Chaplin, the mother of Charlie Chaplin and his half-brothers Sydney and Wheeler. Find out how she influenced their lives and careers, and how they honored her legacy.
