La Poste introduced to collectors’ attention a special stamp devoted to Charli Chaplin and its first feature-length film in particular. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the movie, the item presents an intaglio interpretation of one of the most well-known and symbolic scenes from “The Kid”. The stamp, designed in black-and-white, was created by Humbert Basset.
Charles Spencer Chaplin is a world-famous British comedian, who is widely considered as the most prominent comic artist on the screen. The costume that is regarded as Chaplin’s visit card came into existence in February 1914. And in less than a year he got international fame and affection. The Kid, released in 1921, was Chaplin's first feature film. This movie reflects the difficulties of Chaplin’s childhood in London. The Kid was probably the first film in the history of cinema to combine comedy and drama. In 1972, Charles Chaplin got an Oscar award for his invaluable contribution to the art of cinema.
See also other stamps honoring famous actors.
