A Night in the Show (1915)

Mr. Pest tries several theatre seats before winding up in front in a fight with the conductor. He is thrown out. In the lobby he pushes a fat lady into a fountain and returns to sit down by... See full summary »

Stars:

Charles Chaplin, Phyllis Allen, Lloyd Bacon

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Charles Chaplin	...	Mr. Pest / Mr. Rowdy - in the Balcony

Storyline

Mr. Pest tries several theatre seats before winding up in front in a fight with the conductor. He is thrown out. In the lobby he pushes a fat lady into a fountain and returns to sit down by Edna. Mr. Rowdy, in the gallery, pours beer down on Mr. Pest and Edna. He attacks patrons, a harem dancer, the singers Dot and Dash, and a fire-eater.

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Plot Keywords:

fire eater | snake | snake charmer | pie in the face | hose | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 November 1915 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Night at the Show

Company Credits

Production Co:

Essanay Film Manufacturing Company, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Based on a famous comedy act called "Mummingbirds" in which Charles Chaplin starred when he was a player with The Karno Company in England.

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Goofs

When the snake charmer is near Mr Rowdy, you can see she is barefoot. But, a shot after, she is wearing low heeled boots.

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Connections

Featured in Legacy (2008)

User Reviews

despite having hardly any plot, it was fun

Charlie Chaplin made an odd little short indeed! He plays two different characters--neither of which are his usual "Little Tramp". Instead, he plays two really annoying audience members at a live show. Mr. Pest was a drunk rich guy who acted like he was the only one in the audience--having no regard for others at all during the show--even annoying the performers from time to time. Mr. Rowdy was a poorer guy in the balcony who nearly fell off the balcony several times and was prone to throwing or dropping things. Together, they both helped to ruin the show. While this is all the plot there really is in the film, it's so much fun and there's so much silly slapstick humor that I had a fine time. Usually I like more plot, but funny is funny.