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Director:
Writer:
Charles Chaplin (written by)
Release Date:
25 September 1921 (USA)
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Plot:
A tramp sneaks into a upper class golf resort. The tramp meets a rich woman who is having an argument with her drunken husband. Complications arise when she mistakes the tramp for her husband. Full summary » | Add synopsis »
Plot Keywords:
Golf
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Suit Of Armor
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Horse Riding
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Horse
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Costume Ball
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NewsDesk:
(3 articles)
San Francisco’s Castro Theatre To Screen Several Charlie Chaplin Films This September Thanks To Janus Films
(From CriterionCast. 23 August 2010, 11:00 AM, PDT)
Janus Films’ Charlie Chaplin Site Is Live! Complete With Images And Theatrical Touring Dates
(From CriterionCast. 16 July 2010, 4:24 PM, PDT)
Janus Teases At New Charlie Chaplin Site, Unveils Poster Art
(From CriterionCast. 12 June 2010, 4:34 PM, PDT)
(From CriterionCast. 23 August 2010, 11:00 AM, PDT)
Janus Films’ Charlie Chaplin Site Is Live! Complete With Images And Theatrical Touring Dates
(From CriterionCast. 16 July 2010, 4:24 PM, PDT)
Janus Teases At New Charlie Chaplin Site, Unveils Poster Art
(From CriterionCast. 12 June 2010, 4:34 PM, PDT)
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Cast
(in credits order) (verified as complete) | Charles Chaplin | ... | Tramp / Husband (as Charlie Chaplin) |
 | Edna Purviance | ... | Neglected Wife |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
 | Charles Aber | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Joe Anderson | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Laura Anson | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Walter Bacon | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Robert Badger | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| George Bastian | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Gladys Baxter | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| J.A. Beaver | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Bruce Belamator | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Harriett Bennett | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Mary Ann Bennett | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Henry Bergman | ... | Sleeping Hobo / Guest in Cop Uniform (uncredited) |
| Richard Brewster | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Carl Brown | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Evelyn Burns | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Joe Campbell | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| William Carey | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Helene Caverly | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Lane Chandler | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Ethel Childers | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Jim Collins | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Marie Crisp | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Lottie Cruz | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| W.R. Denning | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Miss Egbert | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Bertha Feducha | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Joseph Flores | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Nell Foltz | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Ruth Foster | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Al Ernest Garcia | ... | Cop in Park / Guest (uncredited) |
| Miss Grace | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
 | Lita Grey | ... | Maid (uncredited) |
| William Hackett | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Jules Hanft | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Art Hanson | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| E.C. Holkin | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Howard Johnston | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Harold Kent | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Duffy Kirk | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Edward Knoblock | ... | Guest (uncredited) |
| Mary Land | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Mrs. Ross Lang | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Melissa Ledgerwood | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Jack Lott | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
 | Harry Maynard | ... | Butler (uncredited) |
| B.W. McComber | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Clyde McCoy | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Helen McKee | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Helen McMullin | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Lillian McMurray | ... | Maid (uncredited) |
| Harold McNulty | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Charles Meakin | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Paul Mertz | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| George Milo | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| George Mistler | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| William Moore | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Jack Mortimer | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Howard Olsen | ... | Guest (uncredited) |
| Bob Palmer | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Pearl Palmer | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Lolita Parker | ... | Guest (uncredited) |
| Mrs. Parker | ... | Guest (uncredited) |
| Miss M. Parsons | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Gertrude Pedlar | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| R.O. Pennell | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| John Rand | ... | Golfer / Guest (uncredited) |
| Granville Redmond | ... | Guest (uncredited) |
| Dolly Rich | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Margaret Rishell | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Carlyle Robinson | ... | Guest (uncredited) |
| Hugh Saxon | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Anita Simons | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| C.B. Steele | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Rex Storey | ... | Pickpocket / Guest (uncredited) |
| Mack Swain | ... | Edna's Father (uncredited) |
| John Sweeny | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| L. Swisher | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Jack Sydney | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Jean Temple | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Harry Tenbrook | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| William H. Thompson | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Armand Triller | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| California Truman | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| John Underhill | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Loyal Underwood | ... | Guest (uncredited) |
| Joe Van Meter | ... | Guest (uncredited) |
| Catherine Vidor | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Anita Walton | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Gladys Webb | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Miss Wicks | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Vera Wilder | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Fred L. Wilson | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Jack Woods | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
Directed by | |||
| Charles Chaplin | (as Charlie Chaplin) | ||
Writing credits | ||
| Charles Chaplin | (written by) (as Charlie Chaplin) | |
Produced by | |||
| Charles Chaplin | .... | producer (as Charlie Chaplin) | |
Cinematography by | |||
| Roland Totheroh | (uncredited) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| Charles Chaplin | (uncredited) | ||
Art Direction by | |||
| Charles D. Hall | (uncredited) | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Charles Reisner | .... | assistant director (uncredited) | |
Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Jack Wilson | .... | second camera operator (uncredited) | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Mother Vinot | .... | seamstress (uncredited) | |
Music Department | |||
| Charles Chaplin | .... | music composed by: 1971 (as Charlie Chaplin) | |
| Eric James | .... | music associate: 1971 | |
Transportation Department | |||
| Toraichi Kono | .... | driver: Mr. Chaplin (uncredited) | |
Other crew | |||
| Nellie Bly Baker | .... | secretary: Mr. Chaplin (uncredited) | |
| Elsie Codd | .... | unit publicist (uncredited) | |
| Tom Harrington | .... | assistant: Mr. Chaplin (uncredited) | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- First National Pictures (1921) (USA) (theatrical)
- Playhouse Home Video (1985) (USA) (VHS) (For CBS/Fox)
- Key Video (1989) (USA) (VHS) (For CBS/Fox with "The Kid")
- Image Entertainment (2000) (USA) (DVD)
- Koch Vision (2000) (USA) (DVD)
- MK2 Diffusion (2001) (worldwide) (all media)
- Warner Home Video (2004) (USA) (DVD)
- Warner Home Vídeo (2004) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Continental Home Vídeo (19??) (Brazil) (VHS)
Additional Details
Also Known As:
"Vanity Fair" - USA (alternative title)
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Runtime:
32 min | Spain:29 min
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Aspect Ratio:
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Certification:
USA:TV-G (TV rating)
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Goofs:
Plot holes: The movie begins with "The Summer Season" and yet the telegraph the absent minded husband holds at the beginning is dated November 2.See more »
Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Big Show (1923)See more »
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Another example of Chaplin's brilliance in film-making, this short work. Many of his favorite themes come along, such as several chases and a mix-up between him and 'the husband'(also played by Charlie). Best scenes include the one where 'the husband' reads a letter from his wife that he should drink less. We see him pick up a picture of her, then he starts shaking like he's crying... but he's just mixing another drink. That really cracked me up. The scenes on the golf course are also very funny and well-made. Then the movie slows down a bit with the ballroom-thing, but the ending is just the best: with Charlie kicking the father of 'the wife' right where he should... great scene! In short: good short Chaplin, though not up there with The Adventurer, The Tramp or Pay Day. 7/10.