Today In SCV History: Feb. 26, 1923 - Chaplin Film 'The Pilgrim' Premiers Nationally
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Today In SCV History: Feb. 26, 1923
Today In SCV History: Feb. 26, 1923 - Chaplin Film 'The Pilgrim' Premiers Nationally
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Today In SCV History: Feb. 26, 1923
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Date: 02/26/2026 9:00am
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**Today in SCV History (Feb. 26, 1923): Charlie Chaplin’s *The Pilgrim* Premieres Nationwide Featuring Saugus Train Depot**
On Feb. 26, 1923, Charlie Chaplin’s silent film “The Pilgrim” debuted nationwide, featuring scenes shot at the historic Saugus Train Depot in Santa Clarita. The 46-minute film follows Chaplin as an escaped convict posing as a minister and was written, directed and produced by Chaplin himself during the height of his celebrated career.
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