Still from The Pawnshop — The Pawnshop (1916) — Charlie ChaplinPhotographed by Roland Totheroh and George C. 'Duke' Zalibra

Charlie Chaplin

The Pawnshop

Name: The Pawnshop
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1916
Duration: 26 min

English / 1916 / 26m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Comedy

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Synopsis

A pawnbroker's assistant deals with his grumpy boss, his annoying co-worker and some eccentric customers as he flirts with the pawnbroker's daughter, until a perfidious crook with bad intentions arrives at the pawnshop.

Credits

Crew

DirectorCharlie Chaplin

WriterCharlie Chaplin, Vincent Bryan, Maverick Terrell

Cinematographer

Roland Totheroh, George C. 'Duke' Zalibra

EditorCharlie Chaplin

ProducerCharlie Chaplin, Henry P. Caulfield

Cast

Charlie Chaplinas Pawnbroker's Assistant

Henry Bergmanas The Pawnbroker

Edna Purvianceas Pawnbroker's Daughter

John Randas The Other Assistant

Eric Campbellas A Thief

Albert Austinas Clock Client

James T. Kelleyas Fishbowl Client

Frank J. Colemanas Policeman (uncredited)

Wesley Rugglesas Ring Client (uncredited)

Double Feature

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