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Book Synopsis: The remarkable, must-read story of Charlie Chaplin’s years of exile from the United States during the postwar Red Scare, and how it ruined his film career, from bestselling biographer Scott Eyman.
Bestselling Hollywood biographer and film historian Scott Eyman tells the story of Charlie Chaplin’s fall from grace. In the aftermath of World War Two, Chaplin was criticized for being politically liberal and internationalist in outlook. He had never become a US citizen, something that would be held against him as xenophobia set in when the postwar Red Scare took hold. Politics aside, Chaplin had another problem: his sexual interest in young women. He had been married three times and had had numerous affairs. In the 1940s, he was the subject of a paternity suit, which he lost, despite blood tests that proved he was not the father. His sexuality became a convenient way for those who opposed his politics to condemn him. Refused permission to return to the US from a trip abroad, he settled in Switzerland, and made his last two films in London.
In Charlie Chaplin vs. America, bestselling author Scott Eyman explores the life and times of the movie genius who brought us such masterpieces as City Lights and Modern Times. This is a perceptive, insightful portrait of Chaplin and of an America consumed by political turmoil.
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Discover the incredible tale of Charlie Chaplin's clash with America in the captivating book, Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided. As you delve into the bestselling pages penned by renowned biographer Scott Eyman, you'll uncover the tragic story of how political upheaval and societal biases ruined the legendary filmmaker's career.
During a time of postwar Red Scare, Chaplin's politically liberal and internationalist views attracted much criticism. Despite his immense contributions to the entertainment industry, his refusal to become a US citizen only fueled the xenophobia that plagued the nation. But it wasn't just politics that brought him down; his controversial sexual interests in younger women became a scapegoat for those seeking to condemn him.
Chaplin's exile from America was a bitter blow, forcing him to seek refuge in Switzerland. However, his artistic prowess persevered, and he went on to create his final two films in the vibrant streets of London. In Charlie Chaplin vs. America, Scott Eyman unravels the extraordinary life and times of this iconic movie genius, immersing you in an America torn apart by political turmoil.
Immerse yourself in this perceptive and insightful portrait of Charlie Chaplin, a man who captured hearts with cinematic masterpieces like City Lights and Modern Times. Gain a deeper understanding of an America consumed by fear and division during a time that shaped our nation's history. Don't miss your chance to experience the brilliance and complexity of Charlie Chaplin's reality.
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