Hundreds of people, young and old, gathered together dressed as Charlie Chaplin's "The Tramp" in a world record attempt.

Six hundred and sixty two people donned moustaches and walking canes for the attempt in Corsier-Sur-Vevey, Switzerland, on Sunday.

The event was organised by and at the world's only museum dedicated to the famous director, Chaplin's World.

It coincided with Chaplin's 128th birthday and the museum's first anniversary since opening.

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