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Charlie Chaplin was banned from the U.S. during the Red Scare — the silent film star got muted.

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Chaplin’s re-entry permit was revoked in 1952 amid political backlash and accusations tied to the Red Scare era. He ultimately settled in Switzerland and returned to the U.S. only decades later for a major public honor.

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Charlie Chaplin was banned from the U.S. during the Red Scare — the silent film star got muted. | SmartAss Facts