Recreation (film)
| Recreation | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Charlie Chaplin |
| Produced by | Mack Sennett |
| Starring | Charlie Chaplin |
| Cinematography | Frank D. Williams |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Mutual Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 7 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent English (original titles) |
Recreation is an American short short comedy film written, directed by, and starring Charlie Chaplin. It was released on 13 August 1914.[1]
Chaplin was the only actor in Recreation to receive a screen credit. The film was only half a reel in length. A travel short, The Yosemite, made up the other half of the reel.
Plot
[edit]The Tramp is despondent and prepares to drown himself in a park's lake. He quickly changes his mind when an attractive girl appears, and proceeds to flirt with her. However, her sailor boyfriend discovers this and starts a fight with the Tramp. Shortly thereafter two policemen become involved in the fight. The film ends with everyone falling into the lake.
Cast
[edit]- Charlie Chaplin as The Tramp
- Charles Bennett as Sailor (uncredited)
- Helen Carruthers as Girl (uncredited)
- Edwin Frazee as Short cop (uncredited)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Walker, Brent E. (2010). Mack Sennett's Fun Factory: A History and Filmography of His Studio and His Keystone and Mack Sennett Comedies, with Biographies of Players and Personnel. McFarland Inc. p. 299. ISBN 9780786457076. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
External links
[edit]
- Recreation at IMDb
- Recreation on YouTube
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