After a difficult childhood, young Charlie Chaplin drew inspiration from the streets and poverty. A sensitive artist and skilled mimic, he created the character of the Little Tramp, at once tragic and comic. His talent won him worldwide renown. His story is divided into five chapters:
1 - A Budding Artist: Charlie surprised with his talent onstage as early as age 5
2 - Charlie, an Artist with Many Talents
3 - The Birth of Cinema: origins of the 7th art
4 - The Little Tramp: creating his signature character
5 - Chaplin's Greatest Films: presenting the masterpieces of a film pioneer