his finding to Bureau Chief J. Edgar Hoover ("I Got Me a Red"/"There's Got to be a Law"). A paternity suit is filed against Chaplin, giving Hoover ammunition he needed. Although a blood test disproves the allegation, the press crucifies him. His fans turn on him and his films are boycotted. Charlie is dejected. He is convinced that it is just a matter of time before his new wife Oona leaves him too. However. Oona assures him that she won't ("This is What I Dreamed"). The Chaplins decide to cruise Europe, but aboard the ship, Charlie receives a cable from Washington stating that in order to re-enter the U.S., he must answer to political and moral charges. Crestfallen, Charlie decided to spend the next 20 years living in Veney, Switzerland. Back to 1971, Charlie is escorted to the stage while deeply regarding what he will tell his audience ("Finale"). Concept album (1992) Cast Charlie Chaplin (age 9) - Leonard Kirby Charlie Chaplin (middle years) - Peter Duncan Charlie Chaplin (age 82) - Richard Harris Sydney Chaplin - Johnny Logan Sydney Chaplin (age 12) - Jonathan Rudoe Hannah Chaplin - Petula Clark Oona Chaplin - Lea Salonga Mack Sennett - Mel Brooks Tippy Gray - Tim Curry J. Edgar Hoover - Treat Williams Fan Club President - David Pomeranz Mr. Blackmore - Mel Smith Mrs. Henley - Jacquie Toye External links 1992 musicals Cultural depictions of Charlie Chaplin Cultural depictions of J. Edgar Hoover Biographical musicals Musicals inspired by real-life events