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The Rink (1916)

30 min  -  Comedy | Short  -   4 December 1916 (USA)
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After amusements working in a restaurant, Charlie uses his lunch break to go roller skating. Mr. Stout makes advances toward the unwilling Edna (whose father and Mrs... See full summary »

Director:

Charles Chaplin

Writer:

Charles Chaplin, and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Charles Chaplin, Edna Purviance and James T. Kelley
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The Rink -- After amusements working in a restaurant, Charlie uses his lunch break to go roller skating. Mr. Stout makes advances toward the unwilling Edna (whose father and Mrs...
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Charles Chaplin ...
A Waiter. Posing as Sir Cecil Seltzer
Edna Purviance Edna Purviance ...
The Girl
James T. Kelley James T. Kelley ...
Her Father
Eric Campbell Eric Campbell ...
Mr. Stout, Edna's Admirer
Henry Bergman Henry Bergman ...
Mrs. Stout and Angry Diner
Lloyd Bacon Lloyd Bacon ...
Guest
Albert Austin Albert Austin ...
The Cook and Skater
Frank J. Coleman Frank J. Coleman ...
Restaurant Manager
John Rand John Rand ...
Waiter
Charlotte Mineau Charlotte Mineau ...
Friend of Edna
Leota Bryan Leota Bryan ...
Friend of Edna
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Storyline

After amusements working in a restaurant, Charlie uses his lunch break to go roller skating. Mr. Stout makes advances toward the unwilling Edna (whose father and Mrs. Stout had earlier carried on in the restaurant). After a roller skate ballet, Charlie (now as Sir Cecil Seltzer) is invited to a party at Edna's. All the "couples", including a new partner for Mr. Stout. show up. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Restaurant | Roller Skating | Party | Marriage | Rollerskate Rink  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Short

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Rolling Around See more »

Filming Locations:

Lone Star Studio - 1751 Glendale Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lone Star Corporation See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Argentina:  | Germany: (restored version)

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

The movie is best known for showcasing Charles Chaplin's roller skating skills. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Charlie goes to lunch, he changes out of his waiter's coat and tie into his "Little Tramp" coat and vest. When he buttons his vest, the buttons and button holes are out of alignment. But when he walks through the restaurant and onto the sidewalk, the buttons and button holes are properly aligned. See more »

Connections

Featured in Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin (2003) See more »