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Backdrop for The Fireman

Poster for The Fireman

The Fireman

English • 1916 • 26m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Charlie Chaplin

Synopsis

Firefighter Charlie Chaplin is tricked into letting a house burn by an owner who wants to collect on the insurance.

Included in
March 2021
Position 37
Included in
Charlie Chaplin: the Mutual Comedies
Position 2

Credits

Crew

DirectorCharlie Chaplin

WriterVincent Bryan, Maverick Terrell, Charlie Chaplin

EditorCharlie Chaplin

ProducerCharlie Chaplin, Henry P. Caulfield

Cast

Charlie Chaplinas Fireman

Edna Purvianceas Girl

Lloyd Baconas Her Father

Eric Campbellas Foreman of the Brigade

as Owner of Burning House

Charlotte Mineauas Mother

Albert Austinas Fireman

Frank J. Colemanas Fireman

James T. Kelleyas Fireman

John Randas Fireman

The Fireman (1916) | Criteria