Charles —, director and star of 1947 comedy-drama film Monsieur Verdoux (7)

I believe the answer is:

chaplin

(Other definitions for chaplin that I've seen before include "Charles, film star and director" , "Charlie ......., popular tramp of silent screen" , "Early film star and director" , "Charles, early film actor and director" , "Old comedy star" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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