15 - My Trip Abroad by Charlie Chaplin

A steak and kidney pie, influenza, and a cablegram—the unlikely trio that sets the stage for Charlie Chaplins My Trip Abroad. This travel memoir captures the essence of the iconic actor-directors spontaneous journey through Europe. Fresh from the acclaim of 1921s The Kid, Chaplin decides to take a break from Hollywood after seven years, returning to his European roots as an adored international superstar. Amidst the laughter and chaos, he navigates a whirlwind tour through Great Britain, Germany, and France, offering readers both humor and profound insights. My Trip Abroad presents an intimate and moving portrayal of a Hollywood legend, published in the UK as My Wonderful Visit.

Horrible narrator!!

Too much emphasis on every single word. Charlie didn’t speak like that. Too much drama in the narrator’s voice. It was distracting.