Very Sad News on this July 4th, 2018: FILM VAULT FIRE at Cineteca, Bologna, ItalyTotally destroyed one of the historical film vaults  In reading the translation, sound like one of the seven section off archives was totally destroyed. More news should follow on what section it was and the films lost.  The top part is a translated version of the story into English. The original Italy story ..read more

After over two years, of family issues, the work on Edna Purviance's family bio is back on. The re-edit of the first draft is happening now. That is all for the moment. Check Edna Purviance: Chaplin's Leading Ladies Facebook fan page or .org home page for current updates. - LW ..read more

Edna Purviance was born in Paradise Valley, Nevada on October 21, 1895 ..read more

Very sorry for the lack of post, but we have been involved with caring for a very ill relative for nearly a year. Until things change on that end, it will be slow here ..read more

Since the opening of 'Chaplin's World' I have been watching for a video that gave a good feel of actually walking through the museum. I seen several short videos that were nice, but this is the best I have seen yet of a real walking tour. Thanks very much to Giselle Pauline Masson for editing together this recent trip to 'Chaplin's World.' While tens of thousands have visited in the last six ..read more

CHARLIE CHAPLIN DAYS Saturday, June 11 & Sunday, June 12Special Museum Hours This Weekend Open 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMCharlie Chaplin Days Art exhibits, special film screenings, contests and other Niles fun will be happening – come join the fun! Come meet Jason Allin, our Special Guest Charlie from Canada! And be on the lookout for some of others, young and old, male and female embodying ..read more

The first draft of Edna Purviance's Family Biography is finally finished.  I am currently preparing for the editor. After the editing stage will be working toward production. More later ..read more

Update on Edna's Family Bio: Sorry again for the lack of post. I am working on preparing the book for the editor. Currently, I have 250 pages re-written for the First Draft. Re-writing the later years at the moment. More news when available ..read more

Short Update: After finishing the first draft on New Year's Eve, I started on the first rewrite on January 1, 2016. Currently have 65 pages re-written and starting on the 9th section of the book. More updates soon ..read more

Happy New Year! Sorry again for the lack of updates here, but letting you know the FIRST DRAFT of Edna's family bio is complete. After four years and four months, I began the re-writes today. Getting closer to having a biography on the life of Edna Purviance, and the family beside her. More a bit later ..read more