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The Cure (1917) | Criteria

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The Cure

English • 1917 • 26m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Charlie Chaplin

Synopsis

An alcoholic checks into a health spa and his antics promptly throw the establishment into chaos.

Included in
March 2021
Position 23
Included in
Charlie Chaplin: the Mutual Comedies
Position 10

Credits

Crew

DirectorCharlie Chaplin

WriterVincent Bryan, Charlie Chaplin, Maverick Terrell

CinematographerRoland Totheroh, William C. Foster

EditorCharlie Chaplin

ProducerCharlie Chaplin, Henry P. Caulfield

Cast

Charlie Chaplinas The Inebriate

Edna Purvianceas The Girl

as The Man with the Gout

Henry Bergmanas Masseur

John Randas Sanitarium Attendant

James T. Kelleyas Sanitarium Attendant

Albert Austinas Sanitarium Attendant

Frank J. Colemanas Head of Sanitarium

Leota Bryanas Nurse (uncredited)

William Gillespieas Patient (uncredited)

Janet Sullyas Woman (uncredited)

Loyal Underwoodas Patient (uncredited)

Tom Woodas Patient (uncredited)