Charlie Chaplin of Germany – Germany Postcards.

Ludwig Thoma (1867-1921) was a German Author,publisher and editor who gained Popularity through his partially exaggerated description of everyday Bavarian life.

A stamp and Postcard was issued on 18 Jul 1996  to mark 50th death anniversary of Ludwig Thoma.

Karl Valentin (1882-1948) was a Bavarian comedian ,clown,author and film producer. He had significant influence on German Weimar Culture. Valentin starred in many silent films in the 1920’s and was sometimes called “Charlie Chaplin of Germany”

Ludwig Thoma
Karl Valentin – Charlie Chaplin of Germany