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Still from The Fireman — The Fireman (1916) — Charlie Chaplin

Poster for The Fireman

Charlie Chaplin

The Fireman

English / 1916 / 26m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.27/5·3.5K ratings·555 reviewson Letterboxd
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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

Leo Whiteas Owner of Burning House

Charlotte Mineauas Mother

Albert Austinas Fireman

Frank J. Colemanas Fireman

James T. Kelleyas Fireman

John Randas Fireman

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Poster for A Night in the Show

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The Fireman (1916) | Criteria