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Hannah Harriet Pedlingham Chaplin (née Hill; 6 August 1865 – 28 August 1928), also known by the stage name Lily Harley, was an English actress, singer and dancer who performed in British music halls from the age of 16.
Hannah was a singer and character comedienne in the British music halls with the stage name of Lily Harley, and she did enjoy some success. Sadly her career was plagued on and off by ill health, and it was when her voice failed during a performance.
Jul 30, 2012 · Hannah Chaplin. Hannah Hill, Chaplin’s mother, was arguably the most influential woman in his life. Her struggles in order to give Chaplin a decent upbringing, only to suffer such terrible mental health problems, no doubt haunted him for the rest of his days.
With Mother's Day fast approaching, we'll take a moment to remember Hannah Chaplin, the mother of Charlie. Donald Parkhurst was a historian who, in the mid-1...
- 10 min
- 1880
- Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Learn about Hannah Chaplin, the mother of Charlie Chaplin, who nurtured his talent and performed with him. Discover why she is often portrayed as crazy and tragic in history books.
Born Hannah Harriet Pedlingham Hill on August 11th 1865 in Camden Street, Walworth, Hannah was a true South London girl. She seems to have spent much of her life in and around the area (contrary to popular belief that she gave birth to Charlie in a Birmingham Gypsy camp).
Learn about the life and work of the legendary silent film star Charlie Chaplin, who was born in London in 1889. His mother, Hannah Chaplin, was a singer and actress who left him when he was young.
