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Classic Films

kimbutgar

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1. I was watching an old pre code film and the kid in it was a friend of Jackie Coogan who was in the car with Jackie

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Sun Jan 12, 2025, 12:47 PM

Jan 12

And his father when it ran off the road killing the young kid, Jackie’s father and one other person. Jackie Coogan was the only survivor and his mother remarried a guy who stole all his money.

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Charlie Chaplin Rare Footage, Jackie Coogan 'The Kid,' Winston Churchill; Chaplin Films Return to Cinemas [View all] appalachiablue Jan 12 OP

I was watching an old pre code film and the kid in it was a friend of Jackie Coogan who was in the car with Jackie kimbutgar Jan 12 #1

What a story and tragedy I didn't know all that, thanks appalachiablue Jan 12 #2

Here is the story from Wikipedia kimbutgar Jan 12 #4

Thank you! appalachiablue Jan 12 #5

Coogan law now protects child performers cbabe Jan 12 #3

Excellent, thanks for the info. *Dance of the Rolls: appalachiablue Jan 12 #6

TCM is airing The Kid on January 26. ificandream Jan 22 #7

Thanks for the info. Enjoy appalachiablue Jan 22 #8