Photograph was edited for publication purposes. The stage is set for the comedian's most important role. Here is the setting on the federal courtroom stage on March 22, 1944, where Charles Spencer Chaplin holds the spotlight in the most important role of his long career--his own, real-life defense against government charges that he is guilty of a "White Slave" Act violation.
Chaplin, Charlie,--1889-1977 Chaplin, Charlie,--1889-1977--Trials, litigation, etc Barry, Joan--Trials, litigation, etc United States.--Mann Act of 1910--Cases Motion picture actors and actresses--United States Comedians--United States Trials--California--Los Angeles Courtrooms--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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