Chaplin's Goliath

Chaplin's Goliath

1996 · 54 min · ★ 6.6 · Documentary

A film about the tall actor who was most famous for playing the quintessential villain for Charlie Chaplin's Tramp character.

Directed by Kevin Macdonald · Written by Kevin Macdonald

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