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Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks and British writer and playwright Edward Knoblock, playing billiards (c.1922).

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"Charlie Chaplin: “I had heard much about Douglas Fairbanks’ charm and ability, not only as a personality but as a brilliant after-dinner speaker. In those days I disliked brilliant young men – especially after-dinner speakers. However, a dinner was arranged at his house. Both Douglas and I told a story of that night….I made up my mind to feign a headache and leave early. Fairbanks said he was also nervous, & that when the doorbell rang he quickly descended into the basement, where there was a billiard table, and began playing pool. That night was the beginning of a lifelong friendship.” (X)

Photos: Chaplin Archive.

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September 9th 1921 - before pulling into Southampton, England (September 10th), the RMS Olympic made a stop to let some passengers off in Cherbourg, France.

Charlie Chaplin got a small taste of the reception that awaited him home in England after a 9 year absence.

An avalanche of reporters speaking both French and English asked him everything from: Why did you come over? Did you bring your make-up? Are you making films over here? to Are you a Bolshevik? What do you think of Lenin? Is it true you are going to be Knighted?

Charlie Chaplin did not speak French despite living in Switzerland for the last 34 years of his life (1953-1977). As to the question of Knighthood, it would not occur for another 54 years (March 4th 1975)

Photo #2 British playwright Edward Knoblock crossed the Atlantic with him aboard the RMS Olympic.

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Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Edward Knoblock and Ernst Lubitsch clown around on the set of ‘Rosita’ 1923.

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Kismet (1953) - Baubles, Bangles, and Beads

Performed by the Ambrosian Chorus and Philharmonia Orchestra, with soloist Valerie Masterson, and John Edwards conducting

Kismet is a 1953 musical adapted by Charles Lederer and Luther Davis from the 1911 play of the same name by Edward Knoblock, The bulk of the music used is adapted from various compositions by 19th-century Russian composer Alexander Borodin, with lyrics and musical arrangements (along with some original music) by Robert Wright and George Forrest. The melody for the above number is taken from the second movement of Borodin’s String Quartet No. 2

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Taking in a game of pool. Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks and British Playwright Edward Knoblock, circa 1922.

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100 years ago today March 28th 1920 

Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks were married at Pickfair, in attendance:

Charlie Chaplin, Edward Knoblock (British Playwright), Marjorie Daw (actress), Robert Fairbanks (older brother of Doug), Jack Pickford (Mary’s brother), Charlotte Pickford (Mary’s mother), Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Mrs. Robert (Lorie) Fairbanks, and Benny Zeidman (Doug’s publicist).

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Kismet, 1920

Kismet is an American silent film version of the 1911 play Kismet by Edward Knoblock, starring Otis Skinner and Elinor Fair, and directed by Louis J. Gasnier. Skinner’s daughter, author Cornelia Otis Skinner, plays a small role. This version was released by Robertson-Cole Distributing Company. In New England the distribution of the film was handled by Joseph P. Kennedy who organized a successful…

Kismet, 1920

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Charlie Chaplin and writer Edward Knoblock aboard the RMS Olympic on their first trip to England in September 1921 to promote the film "The Kid".

In the meantime, the RMS Olimpic will stop in the port of Cherbourg, France.