Charlie Chaplin began his film career at Keystone in 1913, earning $150 per week.
Charles Spencer Chaplin was born on April 16th, 1889, in London, England. His father was a skilled vocalist and actor, and his mother, who went by the stage name Lily Harley, was a beautiful actress and singer who rose to prominence in the light opera world. That month, he joined Mack Sennett and the Keystone Film Company, making his debut in the film industry. His original weekly wage was $150, but his instant success on film prompted other producers to begin talks for his services.
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