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The Fireman (1916)

32 min  -  Short | Comedy  -   12 June 1916 (USA)
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Charlie is a fireman who always does everything wrong. A man talks the Fire Chief into ignoring his... See full summary »

Director:

Charles Chaplin
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The Fireman -- Charlie is a fireman who always does everything wrong. A man talks the Fire Chief into ignoring his burning home (he wants the insurance money) unaware that his daughter (the love of the Chief) is upstairs in the house...
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Charles Chaplin ...
Edna Purviance Edna Purviance ...
Girl
Lloyd Bacon Lloyd Bacon ...
Her Father
Eric Campbell Eric Campbell ...
Foreman of the Brigade
Leo White Leo White ...
Owner of Burning House
Albert Austin Albert Austin ...
John Rand John Rand ...
James T. Kelley James T. Kelley ...
Fireman (as James T. Kelly)
Frank J. Coleman Frank J. Coleman ...
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Storyline

Charlie is a fireman who always does everything wrong. A man talks the Fire Chief into ignoring his burning home (he wants the insurance money) unaware that his daughter (the love of the Chief) is upstairs in the house. When the house next door catches fire its owner rouses Charlie who rouses the force. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>  

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Genres:

Short | Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Gallant Fireman See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lone Star Corporation See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Canada: (Ontario)

Sound Mix:

Silent

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

The film shows some early day street scenes in the surrounding Los Angeles area. See more »