Stage & Screen
CHAPLIN
(Charles, 1889-1977, Comedian)
Collection of photos including one signed Charlie
showing him with his Studio Manager Alfred Reeves who has inscribed his side of the image To Billie from Alf and, 6 x 4, no place, no date, together with two fine original still pictures from Keystone Cops films, 8 x 6 and a superb image of Chaplin in costume as the little tramp, 9 x 7½
Item Date: 1957
the signed photo has been torn and repaired, but with some damage to the signature
Background
The photo is a still picture from one of Alfred Reeves' brother's pictures. Alfred's brother was Billy REEVES, (1864-1943) star of Fred Karno's vaudeville and music-hall Company. He was among those who played the part of the drunk in Mumming Birds with Fred Karno prior to Charlie Chaplin.
Stock No. 26602