The Cinema Museum, London

Jerry Epstein in His Own Words: Remembering Charlie Chaplin

Thu 25 Jun 2015 @ 19:00 · Events

Charles ChaplinJerome “Jerry” Epstein was just starting his influential Circle Theater in Los Angeles when he first met Charlie Chaplin, and the two quickly became lifelong friends.

Written from the perspective of confidante, film collaborator and fellow victim of McCarthyism, Jerry Epstein’s 1989 book ‘Remembering Charlie’ is one of the best biographies describing Chaplin’s life from 1946 to 1977.

Frank Milo Scheide

Photograph by Steve Friedman

To produce this book Epstein shared his memories with film critic Geoff Brown through a series of audio taped interviews which Jerry’s secretary, Brenda Watkinson, transcribed. Thanks to Brenda Watkinson, Geoff Brown, and the late author’s estate, this audio visual presentation will feature the voice of Jerry Epstein describing his own life while ‘Remembering Charlie’. This evening is presented by film scholar Frank Milo Scheide.

Doors open at 18.00, for a 19.00 start.

Refreshments will be available in our licenced cafe/bar.

TICKETS & PRICING

Spring Season 2015 ticketing applies.

Advance tickets may be purchased from Billetto, or direct from the Museum by calling 020 7840 2200 in office hours.

Brenda Watkinson and Jerry Epstein