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Chaplin wrote, directed, produced, edited, starred in, and composed the music for most of his films. He was a perfectionist, and his financial independence enabled him to spend years on the development and production of a picture. His films are characterised by
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85:(1914). He soon developed the Tramp persona and formed a large fan base. Chaplin directed his films from an early stage, and continued to hone his craft as he moved to the
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Chaplin's childhood in London was defined by poverty and hardship. As his father was absent and his mother struggled financially, he was sent to a
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for "the incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century". He continues to be held in high regard, with
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twice before the age of nine. When he was 14, his mother was committed to a mental asylum. Chaplin began performing at an early age, touring
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