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Hundreds Channel Chaplin in Swiss Museum Event
7 Jun
Summary
- Over 400 people dressed as Charlie Chaplin gathered in Switzerland.
- The event took place at the Chaplin museum at his former home.
- The gathering aimed to break a previous world record for lookalikes.
Hundreds of Charlie Chaplin enthusiasts convened in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Chaplin museum. Over 429 individuals, dressed as the iconic silent film star, gathered at his former residence, Manoir de Ban. The event aimed to surpass the 2017 record of 662 lookalikes, though it ultimately fell short.
Despite not breaking the record, the mood was jubilant. Attendees, including families and actors who impersonate Chaplin, formed a large number '10' on the museum's grounds. Participants shared their admiration for Chaplin's humanistic values and his legacy of promoting wonder and play.
Chaplin lived in Switzerland with his wife and eight children until his death in 1977, having moved there after being barred from the United States. Organizers expressed satisfaction with the event, leaving open the possibility of future record attempts.
