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Chaplin Film Banned by Klan - ECCI00011731

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Notes signed Ku Klux Klan protesting against Chaplin's picture "The Pilgrim" caused its withdrawal from theaters in Queens. The film was criticized for being "an affront to the Presbyterian ministry".

Record.
The clipping is included in an envelope from Loyd Wright to Gavin McNab, which contains the press release file on the divorce between Chaplin and Lita Grey.
1 press clipping ; 11x5 cm.
ECCI00011731, CH116