Chaplin in Japan

[Kathryn Millard]

I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions or leads on some research
I'm doing on Chaplin and his influence in Japan? 
I'm particularly interested in Japanese actors/performers who may have
adopted, borrowed, translated the tramp image.  
Some time ago, people sent me some suggestions in response to a post on
this.
 
Bit also interested in any footage, photos of Charlie Chaplin in Japan,
tv ads featuring the tramp character, any contemporary Chaplin imitators
or merchandise tghat anyone might have come across.  Any thoughts much
appreciated.  Will be in Tokyo and Kyoto briefly soon. 
 
Also, does anyone know what would be the best way to contact Donald
Richie?  Very interested in his chapter on Chaplin in his book on
visitors to Japan.
 
Kathryn Millard  (Writer/Director)
Department Of Media
Macquarie University,
Sydney, Australia
 
 
 
Kathryn Millard
PO Box 5197
Marrickville
Australia, 1475
 
 
kmillard at ozemail.com.au
 
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