I Couldn't Smoke The Grass On My Father's Lawn

Biography & Memoir

Michael Chaplin’s 1966 memoir I Couldn’t Smoke the Grass on My Father’s Lawn opens the door to the private world of Charlie Chaplin’s son, delivering a candid coming-of-age story set against Hollywood glamour and family expectations. First edition hardback, complete with the original dust jacket and illustrated plates, invites collectors of cinema biographies and true stories alike.

The book’s pages remain clean and tightly bound, free of notes or dog-ears, with only light edge ageing. While the dust jacket shows its years—tears, chips and tape repairs—the protective cover still frames the striking period artwork, and foxing is confined to the first leaves and underside of the jacket.

Ideal for fans of Charlie Chaplin lore, celebrity autobiography, or 1960s British publishing, this copy offers an affordable way to own a slice of film history without the premium price of pristine copies.