130TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHARLIE CHAPLIN’S BIRTH PRESS KIT - JANUARY 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS - 1. FOREWORD 3 4. CELEBRATING AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY 11 2. 130TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHARLIE CHAPLIN’S BIRTH 5. CHAPLIN, IN SWITZERLAND 13 CELEBRATIONS AT CHAPLIN’S WORLD 4 2.1 Temporary exhibition “Chaplin Personal 1952–1973” 6. CHAPLIN IN NUMBERS 14 2.2 What a Circus at Charlie’s Place! 2.3 A new Tramp wax figure 7. CHAPLIN’S WORLD 15 2.4 An exclusive documentary 7.1 Almost three years 2.5 A magical Christmas at the Chaplin family home 7.2 International renown 2.6 Fans create the 130th anniversary logo 7.3 Overview in figures 7.4 Awards and distinctions TH 3. 130 ANNIVERSARY 7.5 A brief history of the creation of Chaplin’s World OF CHARLIE CHAPLIN’S BIRTH 7.6 Chaplin’s World in a few dates CELEBRATIONS WORLDWIDE 8 8. PRA CTICAL INFORMATION 17 3.1 A focus on Chaplin the composer 9. APPENDIX 18 3.2 A focus on Chaplin in other artistic endeavours 3.3 Preservation and conservation Crédits photo couverture : Chaplin’s World™ / © Roy Export Company Ltd / © Roy World™ : Chaplin’s couverture photo Crédits © Bubbles Incorporated. 2 < FOREWORD - Chaplin’s World™ Charlie Chaplin was born on 16 April Choice award in 2017 and 2018, as well as In 2017 and 2018 there were more than In tribute to the man who elevated film 1889 in Lambeth, in South East London. Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence. 200 live-orchestral screenings of Chaplin’s from an industry to an art form, Chaplin’s With his incredible life story – from Chaplin’s World also won Best European films, notably in China, Alaska and other World is proud to announce a program a deprived childhood to international Museum in 2018. parts of the US, Finland, Portugal, Japan, of events marking his 130th birthday, in fame –Chaplin embodies the American Norway, and Switzerland. Last year saw the collaboration with the Chaplin Office dream. As an artist, he influenced Often shared on social media, the barber’s publication of several works on Chaplin, (which represents the Chaplin family and generations with his humanism and gave speech from Chaplin’s iconic The Great including Jim Lochner’s much anticipated manages the rights to Chaplin’s work). the world cinematographic masterpieces. Dictator still resonates today. Over 130 book on Chaplin’s work as a composer. Although his first films were licenses have been granted by the Chaplin released more than a century Office to musicians throughout the world A dozen licenses were also granted for ago, the Tramp, a genuine to sample extracts from the speech. The merchandise and tie-in services in 2018. best known among these are Coldplay, who Several TV and movie documentaries are universal icon, has not aged JEAN-PIERRE PIGEON used it to launch their Head Full of Dreams in the works for national and international a day. Managing Director, Chaplin’s World tour, Paolo Nutini in his famous Iron Sky release, and a major animated film based and U2, to open the shows of their 2018 on the story of The Kid is currently in In less than three years, Chaplin’s World, European tour. preproduction for release in 2021, on the the only museum in the world entirely occasion of the film’s 100th anniversary. devoted to Chaplinthe artist and the man, has attracted over 700,000 visitors, proof Furthermore, France will host two large- of his popularity. Visitors of all ages from scale exhibitions on Chaplin in 2019. over 75 different countriescontributed to the museum winning the Traveller’s 3 A CHANCE ENCOUNTER Debraine met Chaplin upon the filmmaker’s arrival in Switzerland, in December 1952. The creator of the Tramp and the young photographer, whose talent would soon be recognized across Europe and the United States, hit it off immediately. For the next twenty years, Debraine had the privilege of being a regular visitor to the Chaplin family home. He took family portraits, as well as more intimate photographs, which are both playful and display great sensitivity. © Archives Yves © Debraine Yves Archives AN EXHIBITION IN FIVE STAGES The layout of the exhibition traces selected aspects of Chaplin’s life in Switzerland, in chronological order: his arrival at the Beau Rivage Palace in 1952 and his life on Swiss soil, including leisurely times with the family TH at the circus in Vevey’s market square. Annual 130 ANNIVERSARY greeting cards, featuring the Chaplin family, were also part of Debraine’s remit, along with capturing the many events and birthdays of OF CHARLIE CHAPLIN’S © Debraine Yves Archives life at Manoir de Ban. BIRTH © Archives Yves © Debraine Yves Archives 1889-2019 LARGE AND VINTAGE PRINTS CELEBRATIONS AT CHAPLIN’S WORLD Debraine demonstrates his mastery in individual and group portraits, official photos and more intimate snapshots. With his talent and approach, he gained Chaplin’s trust–a remarkable feat, considering the star had been hunted by photographers when he resided in the US. The «Chaplin Personal» exhibition combines famous photos and never-before-seen shots. Working small- and medium format cameras, Debraine used natural light, maximizing -To properly celebrate this auspicious birthday, Chaplin’s World devised a program featuring the expressiveness of black and white film. Today, these images are recognized as both a variety of activities for all ages throughout the year. Here’s a glimpse of the five main documentary and artistic. The temporary exhibition includes vintage prints, as well as more events set for 2019. recent, larger prints, which do justice to his high photographic standards. 2.1 TEMPORARY EXHIBITION “CHAPLIN PERSONAL 1952–1973” Curator: 20 FEBRUARY – 5 APRIL 2019 Luc Debraine, Director of the Swiss Camera Museum. For its first temporary exhibition, Chaplin’s World by Grévin has chosen to explore Chaplin’s Scenography: Juliette Roduit private life by showcasing the photographs of Yves Debraine, the artist’s official photographer Production: Creative Stage in Switzerland. Visitors will discover around fifty photographs on display in the attic of Manoir de Ban, many of which have never been made public. 4 “CHAPLIN PERSONAL” – THE BOOK Swiss PR for the book: From 1953 until his death Fanny Mossière in 1977, Charlie Chaplin +41 (0)21 614 77 44 lived with his family in the [email protected] Manoir de Ban, located Chaplin Personal : 1952 – 1973 in Corsier-sur-Vevey Publication date: 14 February 2019. (Switzerland). As soon as 110 photographs, 144 pages. he settled on the banks Les Éditions Noir sur Blanc. of Lake Geneva, the film leseditionsnoirsurblanc.fr genius made Yves Debraine, a young man arrived from Available at the Chaplin’s World shop Paris four years earlier, and at selected bookstores. his personal photographer. Debraine was responsible for the photographs on Chaplin’s greeting cards (staged by the great director in different situations each time) and for documenting parties and family life, receptions, awards ceremonies, trips across the country and the master at work on his final films and his memoirs. Brought together in book form for the first time ever, these photographs show a relaxed Chaplin, always creative, sheltered from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. The work also includes a previously unpublished text by the photographer, describing his professional and interpersonal experience at the Manoir. Practical information - Photo exhibition, from 20 February to 5 April 2019, in the attic of Manoir de Ban Open every day from 10am to 5pm Ticket office closes at 4pm Admission is included in entry ticket to Chaplin’s World Interested in privatizing the exhibition for an event (evening hours) or drinks? Please contact [email protected] Guided tours on request: [email protected] Luc Debraine will sign his book, “Chaplin Personal”, on Sunday 10 March, at the Chaplin’s World shop. 5 For more information, please visit chaplinsworld.com 2.2 WHAT A CIRCUS COLLABORATION WITH L’ALCHIMIE AT CHARLIE’S PLACE! CIRCUS SCHOOL 13–28 APRIL 2019 Founded in January 2011, the French- speaking L’Alchimie circus school What better than a circus show to pay provides cultural and artistic activities tribute to Chaplin? Chaplin always loved and introductions for young people, the world of the big top. In Chaplin’s encouraging interdisciplinarity, cultural eyes, the Tramp, with his oversized shoes exploration, creative expression and and wide pants, was a clown! Circus improved self-confidence. The school performance was also at the heart of The involves the children in the creation, Circus (1928), for which he won his first preparation and performance of various Academy Award. shows, providing them with a real opportunity to flourish artistically. FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES https://alchimie.top © Roy Export SAS For the 130th anniversary of Chaplin’s birth, Chaplin’s World (in collaboration with Alchimie circus school) will set up a circus tent in the museum’s park. Three shows will be performed daily, by children and professionals, over the two-week holiday break in the Canton of Vaud (from 13 to 28 April 2019, no performances on Thursdays). In a 1920s circus atmosphere, the performers will juggle hats and perform Practical information high-speed chases and all sorts of - © L’Alchimie acrobatic feats, accompanied by a What a Circus at Charlie’s Place! children’s orchestra playing songs Fun for the whole family, from written by Chaplin. 13 to 28 April 2019 in the park at Manoir de Ban There will also be treasure hunts, with From 9am to 6pm Easter Chocolates to be won. In addition, Performance lasts around half an on the weekends, wandering acrobats, hour. Shows at 11am, 2pm and 4pm a flea circus, face painters and balloon No performances on Thursday 18 sculptors will enliven the circus, to and Thursday 25 April.