Left by their frightened mother, ill-treated by a brutal father, Norman and his brother were forced to fend for themselves, sleeping rough in London and stealing food to survive. This is a rags to riches tale of the man Charlie Chaplin said would take his mantle and who went on to make millions laugh around the world for over five decades. Here are the hardships, tragedies and triumphs that gave him his inspiration. From the days working the seasons at Scarborough, to the unforgettable and endearing character Norman Pitkin - the little man in a tight fitting suit, read of his rapid climb up the showbiz ladder.
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Left by their frightened mother, ill-treated by a brutal father, Norman and his brother were forced to fend for themselves, sleeping rough in London and stealing food to survive. This is a rags to riches tale of the man Charlie Chaplin said would take his mantle and who went on to make millions laugh around the world for over five decades. Here are the hardships, tragedies and triumphs that gave him his inspiration. From the days working the seasons at Scarborough, to the unforgettable and endearing character Norman Pitkin - the little man in a tight fitting suit, read of his rapid climb up the showbiz ladder.
Imprint | Arrow Books Ltd |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | July 2003 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days |
First published | 2005 |
Authors | Norman Wisdom |
Dimensions | 178 x 110 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Mass Market |
Pages | 320 |
Edition | New Ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-09-944676-7 |
Barcode | 9780099446767 |
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LSN | 0-09-944676-6 |