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The Accusations That Sent Charlie Chaplin Into Exile

The Accusations That Sent Charlie Chaplin Into Exile

Fresh Air
47 min
24 Oct 23
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Author Scott Eyman explains how silent film actor Charlie Chaplin was smeared in the press, scandalized for his affairs with young women, condemned for his alleged communist ties and banned from returning to the U.S. His book is Charlie Chaplin vs. America. Also, Ken Tucker reviews The Rolling Stones' new album, Hackney Diamonds.