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Syd Chaplin

b. Sidney John Hill, 16 March 1885, Capetown, South Africa, d. 15 Apr 1965, Great, France. Half-brother of Charlie Chaplin, Syd was a vocalist, dancer and comedian and became a favorite section of Fred Karno’s troupe in London, Britain. He helped Charlie enroll in Karno’s troupe and afterwards joined up …

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