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Los Angeles Evening Express, L. A., Cal., February 25, 1929.

COMEDIAN STRICKEN. – Charlie Chaplin, beloved

by all the world for his screen antics, was stricken with acute

ptomaine poisoning in his Hollywood studio yesterday.

Charlie fainted, and was not revived until his physician responded

to urgent calls. It‘s believed that appendix, which has often

bothered star, also may be responsible.

(...) Photo By Pacific & Atlantic, Daily News, New York,

Feb. 26, 1929

      

„After walking into the studio“

Editorial content. „CHAPLIN STRICKEN IN STUDIO

      COMEDY STAR FAINTS

      DURING POISON ATTACK

      Physician Rushes to Aid and Brings Patient

      Back to Senses

      CHARLIE ORDERED TO BED

      FOR WEEK‘S REST

      Condition Is Serious, but Not Fatal, From Ptomaine,

      Doctor Says

      Charlie Chaplin, world famous film comedian,

swooned at his studio in Hollywood today and

before a physician could be summoned he was reported

to have lapsed into unconsciousness. Dr. Cecil

Reynolds, who responded to an urgent call, restored

the comedian and declared he was suffering

with acute ptomaine poisoning.

      SWOONS AT STUDIO

      Chaplin left his Beverly Hills home shortly before

10 a. m., and after walking into the studio, where

he was to appear in scenes of his new picture, City Lights,

complained of feeling ill. He went to his dressing-

rooms and presently called to aides to bring him water.

As he was about to accept a glass from one of the

production aides he fell to the floor and asked that a physician

be rushed to him.

      Dr. Reynolds declared that Chaplin‘s condition

was serious, but felt no apprehension about his ultimate

recovery.

      ORDERED TO BED

      The comedian was treated at the studio and later

removed to his home, with instructions to remain in bed for

at least a week.

      Dr. Reynolds ordered complete rest and relaxation

for Chaplin, and instructed studio officials to keep all callers

from his sick room.

      The company making the new picture was discharged

and instructed not to report for work for a week, or until such

time as the comedian was fully recovered.“  

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