By the Sea (1915 film)

By the Sea is a 1915 American comedy film Charlie Chaplin made while waiting for a studio to work in Los Angeles. He had just left Niles Essanay Studio after doing five films at that location. By the Sea was filmed all on location at Crystal Pier in April 1915. The story centers on Charlie's Little Tramp character and how he gets into trouble trying to grab the attention of the ladies on the beach. Edna Purviance plays one of the wives in whom he shows interest.

Contents

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• Charlie chaplin in by the sea 1915
• Synopsis
• Cast
• References

Synopsis

It is windy at a bathing resort. After fighting with one of the two husbands, Charlie approaches Edna while the two husbands themselves fight over ice cream. Driven away by her husband, Charlie turns to the other's wife.

Cast

Charles Chaplin as Stroller

Billy Armstrong as Man in straw hat

Margie Reiger as Man in straw hat's wife

Bud Jamison as Man in top hat

Edna Purviance as Man in top hat's sweetheart

Paddy McGuire as First cop

Ernest Van Pelt as Second cop