How one child star's fortune changed labor laws for young performers forever
In short: This video explores the life of Jackie Coogan, a prolific child actor whose career led to landmark legislation designed to protect the earnings of child performers from exploitation.
The video examines the career of Jackie Coogan, who was already a seasoned stage performer by age five. After being discovered by Charlie Chaplin in 1919, he starred in several major films, including A Day's Pleasure, The Kid, Daddy, Long Live the King, Tom Sawyer, and Huckleberry Finn.
Coogan's experiences helped prompt the California legislature to enact the Child Actors Bill, commonly known as the 'Coogan Law.' This legislation protects child actors by requiring court approval for their contracts and ensuring their income is managed by financial institutions.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Child Actors and Coogan's Bill
- Also: Child Actors Bill | Californian legislation | Britannica
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