Limelight (Charlie Chaplin, USA,

Portrait featuring Snowy Baker (r) and Charlie Chaplin (L) at Chaplin Studios, 1919. Snowy Baker visited Charlie Chaplin at Chaplin Studios and was given a personal tour.

Was Charlie Chaplin at Sydney’s 1916 Royal Easter Show? Yes, but not the real Charlie Chaplin. Just one of thousands of impersonators, as Chaplin’s worldwide fame grew.

Just another day at the races: Charlie Chaplin lookalikes and a Bathing Beauty competition from 1921.