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Rink (The)

Country: United States, Language: English, 30 mins

  • Director: Charles Chaplin
  • Writer: Vincent Bryan; Charles Chaplin
  • Producer: Charles Chaplin; Henry P. Caulfield

CGiii Comment

Early Chaplin with Mrs Stout in drag...funny for those who like slapstick and arse-kicking.


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The(ir) Blurb...

After amusements working in a restaurant, Charlie uses his lunch break to go roller skating. Mr. Stout makes advances toward the unwilling Edna (whose father and Mrs. Stout had earlier carried on in the restaurant). After a roller skate ballet, Charlie (now as Sir Cecil Seltzer) is invited to a party at Edna's. All the "couples", including a new partner for Mr. Stout. show up.

Cast & Characters

Charles Chaplin as A Waiter. Posing as Sir Cecil Seltzer;
Edna Purviance as The Girl;
James T. Kelley as Her Father;
Eric Campbell as Mr. Stout, Edna's Admirer;
Henry Bergman as Mrs. Stout and Angry Diner;
Lloyd Bacon as Guest;
Albert Austin as The Cook and Skater;
Frank J. Coleman as Restaurant Manager;
John Rand as Waiter;
Charlotte Mineau as Friend of Edna;
Leota Bryan as Friend of Edna