Hollywood Rivals: Chaplin vs Keaton

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Greg O'Neil
Greg O'Neil

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    A documentary spotlighting the personal lives and friendly (sometimes) rivalry of the two legendary Hollywood comedians Charlie Chaplin vs. Buster Keaton.

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    2006-03-07

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